ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
ROCKLIN
City Council Regular Meeting
CALIFORNIA
City Hall - Council Chambers
3970 Rocklin Rd. Rocklin, CA 95677
Website: www.rocklin.ca.us
September 10, 2024
General Session 6:00 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
-FINAL-
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Janda called General Session to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Janda led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers David Bass, Ken Broadway, Jill Gayaldo, Bill Halldin Mayor Greg Janda
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Ms. Kathy Connors addressed the City Council about the challenges she experienced in getting a smaller refuse container through Recology and the differences in senior discount pricing throughout the County.
In response to Ms. Connors, Councilmember Halldin commented that some other cities such as Roseville also have similar size limitations by not offering smaller refuse containers or providing discounted prices to seniors.
City Manager Zimmermann shared that the City was currently in franchise negotiations with Recology mentioning that this issue along with others are being taken into consideration and FINAL Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2024 Rocklin City Council 1| Page
would be available for further discussion when the agreement is presented to the City Council. She also clarified that Roseville is not served by Recology.
Mayor Janda stated that seniors in Lincoln also received large refuse containers and underscored that he would look into this. Vice Mayor Gayaldo stated that there was a program to offer seniors assistance with bringing refuse containers to the curb.
Mr. William McEnroe addressed the City Council and spoke about the lack of discounts being available to charities renting City of Rocklin facilities.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Reports from the City Council will include any AB1234 Reports.
Vice Mayor Gayaldo shared that the Mosquito Vector Control District was actively spraying mosquitoes of an invasive species located near Yankee Hill Road, noting that members of the public had been notified of this; indicated that the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) held multiple small group meetings to address SB350 requirements and meeting numbers on housing projects and reducing greenhouse gas emissions set by the California Air Resources Board, underscoring the importance of meeting the 2025 and 2027 deadlines in order to receive SB1 funding; and mentioned that the Rocklin firefighters were having a Fill the Boot campaign on September 14, 2024.
City Manager Zimmermann shared that the City was currently accepting applications for an unscheduled vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission; shared the following upcoming events: a concert by Rodney Atkins at Quarry Park Amphitheater on September 14; Patriot Day on Saturday, September 15 to be held at Johnson-Springview Park; and the Hot Chili and Cool Cars event at Quarry Park on September 21, 2024. City Manager Zimmermann stated that due to the fire season, a couple staff members of the Fire department had been deployed to assist on strike teams throughout the state.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration.
C1. Minutes of the August 13, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the August 13, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
C2. Minutes of the August 27, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the August 27, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
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C3. Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Agreement Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-211 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Grant Agreement with the Department of Energy for an Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant.
C4. City Property Located at 5240 Front Street - Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land Action:
A. Adopted Resolution 2024-212 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Repealing Resolution No. 2024-186 that Declared that the Real Property Located at 5240 Front Street, Rocklin, California (APN 010-144-003-000) to be Surplus Land Pursuant to California Government Code § 54220 et seq.
B. Adopted Resolution 2024-213 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Declaring that the Real Property Located at 5240 Front Street, Rocklin, California (APN 010-144-003-000) is Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to California Government Code § 54220 et seq. and Finding That Such Declaration is Exempt From Environmental Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act, and Taking Related Actions.
C5. Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for Pioneer Community Energy
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-214 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Revised Second Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Pioneer Community Energy.
C6. Astound Business Solutions, LLC Internet And WAN Data Transport Services Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-215 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing an Agreement with Astound Business Solutions, LLC for Fiber Internet and WAN Data Transport Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement.
C7. Rocklin Road at Pacific Street Roundabout Notice of Completion Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-216 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the Public Work Known as the Rocklin Road at Pacific Street Roundabout Project, Approving the Notice of Completion Thereof, and Authorizing and Directing the Execution and Recordation of Said Notice on Behalf of the City (George Reed, Inc.).
C8. Proclamation for 100 Year Anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 29 Action: Approved a Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Honoring the 100 Year Anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 29.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
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Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. C1 through C8 by Councilmember Broadway and seconded by Councilmember Halldin. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH1. 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Action:
Adopted Resolution 2024-217 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing Staff to Submit the 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and File All Documents Required for Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Mayor Janda opened the public hearing for Item PH1.
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 PH1.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH1 by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Vice Mayor Gayaldo. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
PH2. Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing and Approval of the Issuance of California Enterprise Development Authority Revenue Obligations for the Benefit of the Rocklin Academy
Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Action:
Adopted Resolution 2024-218 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Issuance by California Enterprise Development Authority of Not to Exceed $50,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of the Authority's Revenue Obligations for FINAL Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2024 Rocklin City Council 4 | Page
the Benefit of the Rocklin Academy for the Purpose of Financing, Refinancing and/or Reimbursing the Cost of Acquiring, Constructing, Developing, Installing, Equipping and Furnishing Educational Facilities and Related and Ancillary Facilities.
Mayor Janda opened the public hearing for Item PH2.
Management Analyst Megan Bressem presented the item to City Council.
Vice Mayor Gayaldo expressed that it was strange for the City Council to approve a bond as there was no obligation to pay for it, and wanted residents to be aware of this.
Mr. Ace Ensign, Finance Director with Rocklin Academy, clarified that the Rocklin Academy Gateway currently leased the campus facility located on Lonetree Boulevard and the bond would allow for the purchase of the facility; underscored that there were no General Fund obligations from the City and rather, the funding of the bond would come from the general fund of the charter school.
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 Bass. 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
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.
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Members of the City Council returned to the Council Chambers at 7:33 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Janda adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of September 10, 2024
as approved by the Rocklin City Council.
Avinta Singh, City Clerk
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