REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
August 13, 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: None
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Jerry Mitchell indicated that he was running for office for the position of South Placer Municipal Utility District Director Ward 1.
Mr. Benjamin Bjorkman expressed concern about parking availability in business lots and making the spaces available to churches for use and spoke about a film that referenced Rocklin. Mayor Janda noted that the area of parking concern referenced by Mr. Bjorkman was not in the Rocklin city limits and any concerns should be addressed to Placer County.
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REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Reports from the City Council will include any AB1234 Reports.
Vice Mayor Gayaldo shared that she along with other elected officials participated in a tour of Beale Air Force Base and its financial impact on Placer County and shared that the base was exploring an independent energy option; stated that she attended a townhall meeting including Mayor Janda and City staff that was hosted by the Springfield HOA; observed the City's Recreational Swim program and was pleased with the popularity of the program, suggested a night swim or a movie night opportunity at the pool in the future; attended a retirement event for Debbie Boon with the Placer County Law Enforcement Chaplaincy; spoke about the recent Shop with a Cop event which provided some youth with assistance in getting ready for back to school; reported attendance in Placer County's Board of Supervisors Meeting; and was excited for the return of additional hours for the Rocklin Library branch to include Sundays.
Councilmember Broadway shared that he participated in National Night Out, and thanked City staff and block captains for helping coordinate the event with neighborhoods and residents.
Councilmember Bass shared that he participated in a few meetings with members of the community to address issues throughout the city and thanked staff for their responsiveness.
Mayor Janda reported attendance at the Celebrate America event; attended National Night Out; attended a townhall meeting with the Springfield HOA and encouraged any neighborhoods in the community to contact the City Council if they are interested in voicing their concerns or receiving updates about the City.
City Manager Zimmermann expressed her appreciation to the Parks and Recreation Department staff for their help in coordinating the Concerts at Quarry Park which have been successful; noted the following upcoming August concerts: Fleetwood Mac's Rumors, Steel Pulse and Christopher Cross; shared that Police Chief Banks will provide an overview of National Night Out; and added that the school year was commencing and reminded residents to drive carefully.
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.
C1. Revision of the City Council Procedural Rules
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-184 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Adopting Revised City Council Procedural Rules and Superseding Resolution No. 2022-248.
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C2. Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc.
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-185 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc.
C3. Pulled for discussion.
C4. Various Personnel Updates
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-187 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Position Reallocation, Retitle, and Related Salary Range Changes, and Updated Salary Schedule.
C5. Community Development Department Quarterly Building Report Action: Received the Quarterly Building Report for the Quarter which ended June 30, 2024.
C6. City Engineer - Interim Authorization
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-188 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing Larry M. Wing, Senior Engineer, to Sign Improvement Plans and Notices of Completion on behalf of the City Engineer.
C7. West Oaks Townhomes Public Improvements Notice of Completion Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-189 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the Public Work Known as West Oaks Townhomes Public Improvements (SD2017-0013), Approving the Notice of Completion, and Authorizing and Directing the Senior Engineer to Execute Said Notice on Behalf of the City. Local Vendor Goods and Supplies
C8. Resolution of Intent to Annex - West Rocklin Annexation Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-190 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin of Intent to Annex and a Request for the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Placer County to Initiate Proceedings to Annex Two Islands of County Property Consisting of Two Parcels Adjacent to the East Side of State Route 65 (ANEX2022- 0002 / West Rocklin Annexation).
C9. Blue Oaks Boulevard Pedestrian Signal Project - PG&E Contract Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-191 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving an Agreement to Perform Tariff Schedule Related Work with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for the Blue Oaks Boulevard Pedestrian Signal Project and Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
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C10. Whitney Ranch Parkway Widening Project
Action:
A. Adopted Resolution 2024-192 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Whitney Ranch Parkway Widening Project and Authorizing City Staff to Call for Bids.
B. Adopted Resolution 2024-193 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Whitney Ranch Parkway Widening Project.
C11. Sierra College Boulevard Widening Project - Property Acquisition Recommendation Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-194 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving an Agreement and Related Budget Amendments for the Acquisition of Real Property, Escrow Instructions, and Certificate of Acceptance in Connection with the Sierra College Boulevard Widening Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement, Escrow Instructions, Certificate of Acceptance, and Other Required Real Estate Documents.
C12. California Highway Patrol Grant
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-195 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Ratifying the Grant Application Submitted to the Department of California Highway Patrol and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Grant Agreement.
C13. County of Placer Department of Health and Human Services Animal Control and Care Services Contract
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-196 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Contract for Services with County of Placer, Department of Health and Human Services-Animal Services Division and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract and Subsequent Amendments.
C14. Woodside Drainage Repair Bid Award
Action: Adopt Resolution 2024-197 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding a Construction Agreement for the Woodside Drainage Repair Project to Central Valley Engineering & Asphalt, Inc., and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
C15. Raw Water Mainline Emergency Repair
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-198 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Declaring the Existence of an Emergency and Accepting the Repair of the Raw Water Mainline on Whitney Oaks Boulevard and Park Drive, Under the City Manager's Authorization in Accordance with Section 22050 of the Public Contract Code.
C16. Pulled for discussion.
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Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. C1, C2 and C4 through C15 by Councilmember Broadway and seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
Councilmember Bass requested to pull Consent Item C3 and member of the public, Mr.
Benjamin Bjorkman requested to pull Consent Item C16 for discussion.
C3. Declaration of City Owned Surplus Property at 5240 Front Street (APN 010-144- 003- 000)
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-186 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Declaring City Property Located at 5240 Front Street, Rocklin, Assessor's Parcel Number 010-144-003, as Surplus.
Councilmember Bass requested clarification as there may be confusion in the community on City owned surplus property and the process to follow to make the property commercially viable.
City Manager Zimmermann provided an overview of the state-mandated Surplus Land Act process and stated that surplus property had to be made available for affordable housing, a notice of availability would be issued for a sixty-day period to determine if there was interest from any entity to develop housing on the property, and in the absence of any interest the property could be marketed to commercial buyers. City Manager Zimmermann also noted that a Blue Memo had been submitted referencing a typographical error on the resolution.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item No. C3 by Councilmember Broadway and seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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C16. Purchase of One Chevrolet 2500 Double Cab Truck from Winner Chevrolet Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-199 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of One Chevrolet 2500 Double Cab Truck from Winner Chevrolet and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase the Vehicle from Winner Chevrolet.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Benjamin Bjorkman asked staff which part of the budget will the purchase of an additional vehicle be derived from.
City Manager Zimmermann responded that the purchase of the vehicle was a planned purchase identified on the replacement schedule and included in the Operating Budget.
Vice Mayor Gayaldo noted that the vendor Winner Chevrolet had been identified through the State of California's competitive bid process which allowed the City to piggyback on the bid contract.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item No. C16 by Councilmember Broadway and seconded by Vice Mayor Gayaldo. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
P1. Eagle Scout Library Beautification Project
Samantha Springer, provided a presentation of her Eagle Scout Project to beautify an outdoor area of the Rocklin Public Library.
Members of the City Council expressed their appreciation to Miss Springer on her beautiful project benefiting the library and were impressed with her accomplishments at such a young age.
P2. 2024 National Night Out Recap
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large-scale gatherings at Whitney Ranch and Johnson Springview Park and three smaller gatherings.
City Councilmembers expressed their appreciation to City staff, including Community ervices Officer Wendy Smith, and members of the community for helping to organiz le event: noted that great feedback was received for the event: it was a area opportunity for police and fire to engage with the community; and spoke favorably of the hybrid model for National Night Out.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearings may be reordered by the Mayor with the consent of the legislative body.
PH1. Annexation Into Community Facilities District No. 1 (Vista Oaks, APNs 046-010- 007-000 and 046-020-003-000)
Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Actions:
Adopted Resolution 2024-200 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin of Annexation of Territory to Community Facilities District No. 1 (Annexation No. 85), Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax, and Submitting Levy of Tax to Qualified Electors (Vista Oaks, APNs 046-010-007-000 and 046-020-003- 000).
Mayor Janda opened the public hearing for Item PH1.
Management Analyst Megan Bressem presented the item to City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Mayor Janda closed the public hearing for Item PH1.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH1.A. by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Councilmember Halldin. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain: None
Mayor Janda asked City Clerk Avinta Singh for the results of the Special Annexation Election. City Clerk Singh reported that there were ninety-one qualified votes and ninety-one yes votes that were received.
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B. Adopted Resolution 2024-201 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Declaring Results of Special Annexation Election, Determining Validity of Prior Proceedings, and Directing Recording of Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien Pertaining to Community Facilities District No. 1 (Annexation No. 85) (Vista Oaks, APNs 046-010-007-000 and 046-020-003-000).
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH1.B. 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
PH2. Establishment of Vista Oaks Territory as a Future Annexation Area of Community Facilities District No. 5
Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Action:
Adopted Resolution 2024-202 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Providing for the Establishment of Territory as a Future Annexation Area of Rocklin Community Facilities District No. 5 (Vista Oaks, APNs 046-010-007-000 and 046-020-003- 000).
Mayor Janda opened the public hearing for Item PH2.
Management Analyst Megan Bressem presented the item to City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Mayor Janda closed the public hearing for Item PH2.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH2. 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
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
Members of the City Council left the Council Chambers and convened Closed Session at 6:47 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), Conference with Legal Counsel, Anticipated Litigation-Initiation of Litigation: one (1) potential case.
Members of the City Council returned to the Council Chambers at 8:26 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Matthew McOmber indicated that the City Council authorized the initiation of one case.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Janda adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of August 13, 2024 as
approved by the Rocklin City Council
Avinta Singh City Clerk
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