NA ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
ROCKLIN City Council Regular Meeting
CALIFORNIA
City Hall - Council Chambers
3970 Rocklin Rd. Rocklin, CA 95677
Website: www.rocklin.ca.us
October 8, 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
Present: Councilmembers David Bass, Ken Broadway, Jill Gayaldo, Bill Halldin Mayor Greg Janda
Absent: None
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Satheesh Nagaraj with the Indian Association of Sacramento spoke about the cultural significance of Diwali and requested that fireworks be permitted to celebrate the festival.
City Manager Zimmermann shared that two years ago the City Council amended the ordinance permitting fireworks to permit safe and sane fireworks as part of a neighborhood street closure (block party) permit, noted there was a residential street closure permit application process in place with information available on the City website, and that Public Works Director Nartker could connect directly with the resident.
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REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Reports from the City Council will include any AB1234 Reports.
Councilmember Halldin reported attendance at the Quarry Bowl; attended the Jessup Gala celebrating the University's 20 years in Rocklin; attended the retirement event for Placer County Water Agency Board Member Mike Lee; and attended the Rocklin Fire Station Open House at Station 23.
Vice Mayor Gayaldo shared that she along with Placer County Elections staff visited Rocklin High School and spoke to students about serving in an elected position; attended the Three Dog Night concert at Quarry Park; attended the swearing in ceremony of a Rocklin police officer Landon Ritchey; attended Coffee with a Cop; participated on the interview panel for the Parks and Recreation Commission recruitment, underscoring the quality of applicants willing to serve the community; attended the Quarry Bowl; attended the Barktoberfest event held at Johnson-Springview Park; attended an event organized by the Roseville Police Activities League; and reported attendance at the Sacramento Area Council of Governments Innovation and Policy Committee meeting.
Councilmember Broadway reported attendance at the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency meeting sharing that the Comprehensive Operational Analysis for Auburn and Placer County Transit was considered; assisted with a Leadership Rocklin class held at City Hall; attended the retirement event for Mike Lee; attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Byers Gymnastics Center; met with retiring Rocklin police office Monique Gillette; attended Coffee with a Cop; attended the swearing in ceremony of Rocklin Police officer Landon Ritchey; attended the Quarry Bowl; and thanked the Rocklin Fire Department for holding the Open House event.
Councilmember Bass stated that in addition to some of the events mentioned by other Councilmembers which he attended, he also reported attendance at the Placer County Flood Control Board meeting, and encouraged the public to participate in the upcoming Rocklin Police Activities League's Cornhole Tournament on October 12, 2024.
City Manager Zimmermann shared the following upcoming events: Maker Faire Rocklin on October 12, 2024 being held on campus at the Sierra College; the annual Traffic Townhall meeting on October 16, 2024; Evenings in the Park on October 18, 2024 featuring the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone; and shared that Concerts at Quarry Park would conclude on October 18, 2024 with a performance by Macy Gray. City Manager Zimmermann invited Police Chief Banks to provide an update on the Rocklin Police Department's (RPD) e-bike enforcement campaign.
Police Chief Banks provided an update on e-bike safety, shared statistics, indicated that RPD has partnered with the Rocklin Unified School District (RUSD) on educational efforts as e-bikes and scooters have become more common in the city. He shared that enforcement for illegal operation of an e-bike or scooter may result in a warning citation, escalating to citations for subsequent offenses or towing, and shared that officer's doing enforcement also handed out certificates for free donuts to students wearing helmets and abiding by safe traffic FINAL Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2024 Rocklin City Council 2| Page
laws. Chief Banks underscored that RPD's model of enforcement was to promote the safety of children and acknowledged the Public Works department for restriping the road around Granite Oaks Middle School to facilitate safe arrival and departure of students.
City Manager Zimmermann noted that Chief Banks could address questions or provide clarification, but if the City Council would like to have a larger discussion, the item would have to be agendized for a future meeting.
Vice Mayor Gayaldo thanked the Chief Banks for the update, noted that fake pedals were being installed on e-bikes and, and wondered with changes in technology if the code was up to date to allow for enforcement. Chief Banks responded that RPD's goal was to focus on education with the public including with parents, to ensure accountability, help simplify complex law and indicated that the department was able to navigate the present law sufficiently. Vice Mayor Gayaldo appreciated the education efforts as parents could be unfamiliar with the law, but underscored the dangers of e-bikes.
Mayor Janda echoed comments expressed by Vice Mayor Gayaldo on education and enforcement, and asked if RPD was making headway on its efforts. Chief Banks responded that although there was an immediate response after targeted enforcement, the department will have to look into sustaining this; he was open to creative ways to keep the community safe and felt that the department was doing well currently with addressing e-bikes and scooters. Mayor Janda added that the City Council would support RPD with any future needs on this issue.
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 September 24, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the September 24, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
C2. Proclamation Declaring October as Hindu Heritage Month and Recognizing the Festival of Diwali
Action: Approved a Proclamation Declaring October as Hindu Heritage Month and Recognizing the Festival of Diwali, and Designate the Mayor to Sign the Proclamation on Behalf of the City Council.
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C3. Intention to Annex West Stanford Ranch Public Storage (APN 017-086-013-000) into Community Facilities District No. 1
Action: Adopted 2024-223 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin of Intention to Annex Territory to Rocklin Community Facilities District No. 1 (Annexation No. 90) and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein (West Stanford Ranch Public Storage, APN 017-086-013-000).
C4. Rocklin Municipal Code Related to the Establishment of Service Fees (Second Reading of Ordinance)
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1181 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Repealing and Replacing Section 3.32.020, 3.32.030, and 3.32.050 of the Rocklin Municipal Code Related to the Establishment of Service Fees.
C5. Contracts to Purchase Fuel and Lubricant Products Pursuant to SACOG Cooperative Purchasing Agreements
A. Adopted Resolution 2024-224 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Authorize the Purchase of Goods and Services with Hunt & Sons, Inc., Under Sacramento Area Council of Governments Agreement #CT250003 (Lubricants).
B. Adopted Resolution 2024-224 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Authorize the Purchase of Goods and Services with Hunt & Sons, Inc. Under Sacramento Area Council of Governments Agreement #CT250004 (Fuel).
Сб. Bluffs Subdivision ADA Ramps
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-226 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding the Contract for the Bluffs Subdivision ADA Ramps to FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc., and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc.
C7. Corporation Yard Releveling and Dry Rot Repair Change Order No. 1 Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-227 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Change Order No. 1 with Reliant Construction, Inc. for the Corporation Yard Portable Releveling and Dry Rot Repair Project.
C8. Maverik Landscape Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-228 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Landscape Maintenance Agreement and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Landscape Maintenance Agreement with Maverik, Inc.
C9. Astound Broadband Powered by Wave Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-229 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Adopting and Authorizing the Agreement with Astound Broadband Powered by WAVE, for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Communication and Networking Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement.
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C10. Turn-Key Park Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Vista Oaks Action: Adopted Resolution 2024-230 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Turn-Key Park (Vista Oaks/ SD-2001-04A, TRE-2001 - 30A).
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. C1 through C10 by Councilmember Broadway and seconded by Councilmember Bass. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmember Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
PRESENTATIONS
In addition to those items listed on the agenda, the Mayor may add additional ceremonial matters.
P1. Proclamation Declaring October as Hindu Heritage Month and Recognizing the Festival of Diwali
Mayor Janda read the proclamation and presented it to Celebrate India and Hindu Swayam Sevak Sangh organizations (HSS).
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Shekhar Tiwari with Celebrate India spoke about the significance of the Diwali festival.
Mr. Sankar Dandabany with Celebrate India thanked the City for the recognition and for supporting the local Indian community and requested continued partnership with the City in promoting Indian culture.
Mr. Kameswara Prasad Mukkamala with HSS spoke about Hindu traditions, expressed his gratitude for the recognition as it celebrated diversity and inclusion, and was proud to be an active and proud member of the Rocklin community.
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give back to the community, and thanked the City for the recognition and embracing the spirit of generosity.
Mr. Ketan Phanse expressed concern about recent vandalism acts that had occurred at Hindu temples throughout California, underscored the community coming together to stand against intolerance, and promoting education on the beauty of diversity.
Mayor Janda thanked the individuals who spoke and for their service to the community.
Vice Mayor Gayaldo shared that she recently attended an event held by the Hindu American Foundation that focused on cultural education by partnering with schools, noted that some issues or behaviors may result from ignorance, and shared that the City Council would be supportive of connecting members of the community with the RUSD for further educational opportunities.
Councilmember Halldin thanked the public for attending the meeting and including the City in this month's celebrations, and expressed his appreciation to local residents of the Indian community for being so welcoming.
Councilmember Broadway stated it was an honor to present the proclamation, looked forward to joining Diwali events this year, and underscored that the diversity of a community makes it stronger.
Councilmember Bass appreciated members of the public for being in attendance and for expressing concerns on attacks on places of worship, emphasizing that such acts were unacceptable, offered assistance in explaining the legal process due to his background as a prosecutor, and concluded that the battle of light over darkness was overcoming acts of hate.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Janda suggested the topic of e-bikes if there was a need for further discussion in the future.
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 7:19 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Janda adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of October 8, 2024 as
approved by the Rocklin City Council
Avinta Singh, City Clerk
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