IN ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
ROCKLIN City Council Regular Meeting
CALIFORNIA
City Hall - Council Chambers
3970 Rocklin Rd. Rocklin, CA 95677
Website: www.rocklin.ca.us
December 10, 2024
General Session 6:00 p.m.
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:
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
ELECTION RESULTS
Results of the Consolidated General Election Held in the City of Rocklin on November 5, 2024, for Three Councilmembers for Full (Four-Year) Terms Recommendation: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-258 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Declaring the Results of the Consolidated General Election Held in the City of Rocklin on November 5, 2024, for Three Councilmembers for Full (Four-Year) Terms.
City Clerk Avinta Singh presented the item to the City Council.
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Motion to approve the Results of the Consolidated General Election of November 5, 2024 by Councilmember Halldin 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
OATH OF OFFICE
Oath of Office to the Re-Elected City Councilmembers
City Clerk Avinta Singh administered the Oath of Office to the following re-elected members of the City Council: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway and Janda.
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Nomination and Selection of Mayor
Recommendation: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-259 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Appointing a Mayor for the 2024-25 Term of Office.
Motion to nominate Jill Gayaldo as Mayor for the 2024-25 Term of Office by Councilmember Halldin. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Nomination and Selection of Vice Mayor
Recommendation: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-260 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Appointing a Vice Mayor for the 2024-25 Term of Office.
Motion to nominate David Bass as Vice Mayor for the 2024-25 Term of Office by Councilmember Broadway. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Janda
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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Oath of Office to the Mayor and Vice Mayor
City Clerk Avinta Singh administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Gayaldo and Vice Mayor Bass.
Recognition of Outgoing Mayor
Mayor Gayaldo presented Councilmember Janda with a plaque commemorating his time as Mayor.
Recess (Reception)
The City Council took a recess at 6:20 p.m.
The City Council returned from its recess at 6:39 p.m.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Councilmember Halldin reported attendance at a playoff game sendoff event for Rocklin High School's football team along with Mayor Gayaldo and congratulated the team for a great season; attended the Growth Factory's Build Up Rocklin cohort celebration event; attended the annual holiday concert organized by Jessup University; attended the Rocklin Tree Lighting event organized by the Chamber of Commerce; and attended the Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting to address concerns about the County's purchase of commercial property in the City.
Councilmember Broadway appreciated the Rocklin Fire Department's Santa Tours, which visited numerous neighborhoods throughout the City.
Councilmember Bass thanked the Chamber of Commerce for organizing the Tree Lighting event; and shared that he participated in the Special City Council meeting held on December 4, 2024 to address concerns related to the Clover Valley Development, stating that it was a passionate discussion including the community on how to move forward with the demands placed by the state but also preserve parts of Rocklin.
Mayor Gayaldo attended a celebration in Sacramento for Guru Tegh Bahadur, an Interfaith Unity event including the Sikh and Hindu communities; reported attendance at two meetings held for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG), which included how to onboard new incoming members and shared that she had received the nomination to serve as Vice Chair on the board for 2025; attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Westfield Galleria for the Light the World Giving Machine; attended an Open House event for Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522; recognized the Placer County Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office for the first sentencing for murder charges related to fentanyl; attended the Growth Factory's Build Up Rocklin cohort celebration event; shared that the Tree Lighting event was phenomenal; and stated that she had the opportunity to ride along in the Santa Tours.
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City Manager Zimmermann shared that City facilities will be closed in observance of an annual furlough between December 25, 2024 and January 1, 2025; and noted that the December 24, 2024 City Council Meeting will be canceled.
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Greg Roberson, Board Chair for the Rocklin Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City for its partnership with the annual Tree Lighting ceremony; commended City staff for their assistance with the event; underscored it was great to see Santa delivered by the Rocklin Fire Department; and shared the date for next year's event is December 6, 2025.
Mr. Bruce Houdesheldt, Roseville Mayor, expressed his appreciation to Rocklin City Councilmembers for their collaboration, communication and active listening; acknowledged the shared history between the two cities; and thanked the City Council for their service and looked forward to the continued relationship.
CONSENT CALENDAR
C1. Minutes of the November 19, 2024 Special Meeting of the City Council Recommendation: Approved the Minutes of the November 19, 2024 Special Meeting of the City Council.
C2. Minutes of the November 25, 2024 Special Meeting of the City Council Recommendation: Approved the Minutes of the November 25, 2024 Special Meeting of the City Council.
C3. City Council Regular Meeting Calendar - January through December 2025 Recommendation: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-261 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving City Council Regular Meeting Dates - January through December 2025.
C4. Grant Agreement with The Gathering Inn for Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Services (FY 2024/25)
Recommendation: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-262 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement with The Gathering Inn for Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Services (FY 2024/25).
C5. City Hall Remodel Project Design Services - Award of Contract Recommendation: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-263 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with 19six Architects for Design Services for the City Hall Remodel.
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C6. Fiscal Year 2024/25 First Quarter: Financial Report, Budget and Position Adjustments, and Strategic Plan Update
Recommendation:
A. Resolution No. 2024-264 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024, Amending the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating Budget to Delete the Vacant Principal Management Analyst Position, Add the Assistant to the City Manager Position to the Management Unit Salary Schedule at Range 20, Adjust the Interfund Loan Amount for the Atherton Sewer Trunk Line Upsizing Project, and Adjust the Police Department Budget.
B. Received and Filed the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan Update.
C7. Accounts Paid List - July to September 2024
Recommendation: Received the Accounts Paid List for July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024.
C8. Development Impact Fee Annual (AB 1600) Reports for Fiscal Year 2023/24 Recommendation: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-265 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting Development Impact Fee Reports for the Period Ending June 30, 2024 as Required by Government Code Sections 66000 ET SEQ.
C9. Quarterly Treasurer's Report
Recommendation: Received the Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2024.
C10. Five Star Boulevard, Destiny Drive & Mission Hills Phase IV Project - Change Order No. 2
Recommendation: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-266 of the City Council of the City or Rocklin Approving Change Order No. 2 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Change Order No. 2, with McGuire and Hester, Inc.
Masonry Wall Repair Notice of CEQA Exemption and Contract Award Recommendation:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-267 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Notice of Exemption (Repair and Restoration of Exterior Fencing and Sound Walls).
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-268 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding the Contract for the Masonry Wall Repair to Hinkley's Masonry and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Hinkley's Masonry.
C12. Rocklin Municipal Code Amendments Regarding the Prohibited Use of Motorized Vehicles in Recreation Areas (Second Reading of Ordinance) Recommendation: Adopted Ordinance No. 1182 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Amend Section 12.20.045(C) and Add Enforcement Provisions as Section to the Rocklin Municipal Code Regarding the Prohibited Useof Motorized Vehicles in Recreation Areas.
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C13. Various Personnel Updates
Recommendation:
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-269 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Adopt the Revised Temporary Positions Hourly Salary Schedule, Increasing the Hourly Minimum Wage for the Position of Program Assistant to Sixteen Dollars and Fifty Cents ($16.50).
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-270 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 AFSCME Council 57, Local 146 AFL-CIO Representing the Public Service Employees Bargaining Unit, to Modify Section III, Article 28 Subsection I(B) Safety Shoe/Safety Glasses.
C. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-271 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Occu-Med LTD. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2.
D. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-272 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Approve Amendments to the Rules, Regulations, Benefits, and Policies Related to Employee Relations Between the Management, Confidential, and Unrepresented Employees and the City to Modify Section IV, Article 23 (Management Leave) and Add Section I| Article 7 (Executive Allowance) and Repeal Resolution 2024-176.
E. Received a report from the Human Resources Division of the Administrative Services Department as Required by City of Rocklin Municipal Code 2.48 - Police Salaries.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. C1 through C13 by Councilmember Broadway and seconded by Councilmember Janda. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Janda, Halldin
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH1. 2021-2029 Housing Element Program 10 - Inventory of Sites for Housing/Rezone Implementation / Environmental, ENV2024-0012; General Plan Amendment, GPA2024-0003
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Recommendation: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Actions:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-273 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving an Addendum to the 2012 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (2021-2029 Housing Element Program 10 - Inventory of Sites for Housing/Rezone (ENV2024-0012)).
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-274 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a General Plan Amendment for the 2021-2029 Housing Element Program 10 - Inventory of Sites for Housing/Rezone (GPA2024-0003).
C. Introduced, Waived the Full Reading and Read by Title Only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Add Chapter 17.53 to the Rocklin Municipal Code Establishing the Residential Minimum Density Overlay Zone and Amending the Zoning Map of the Rocklin Municipal Code to Designate Parcels Subject to the Residential Minimum Density Overlay Zone.
Mayor Gayaldo opened the public hearing for Item PH1.
Principal Planner Anna Leanza presented the item to the City Council.
Councilmember Broadway expressed concern that due to the irregular shape and small size of the parcel located at Site 28, there may be significant challenges with the relative number of units constructed, and the ability to secure funding for affordable units. He noted that the property owner was also concerned about changing the use from commercial to residential.
Principal Planner Leanza indicated that removal of the parcel from the current inventory would require identifying a replacement site including enough units to meet RHNA obligations. She also stated that if a natural disaster or another catastrophic event were to occur requiring a rebuild or a remodel, then this would be viewed as ceasing of operations, and underscored that the intent of the code is for abandoned properties.
Communitv Development Director David Mohlenbrok noted that for sites including R- C (recreation conservation) as a part of general plan designation, an assumption is made that not all of the site is developable due to a portion possibly being a wetland, a creek or some other feature requiring preservation. He added that housing elements inventory of sites has an overall acreage and an assumed acreage that is less due to not all of the property being developable.
Principal Planner Leanza confirmed that for proposed overlays indicating RMDO R24+, while it requires high density and low income residential as a RHNA site, property owners are not required to tear down existing use. She confirmed that a voluntary teardown would be deemed an abandonment of use.
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in the beginning phase of the Zoning Code update, there would be recommendations in the future to modify general development plans.
Principal Planner Leanza confirmed that notices had been mailed to property owners for both the Planning Commission and City Council Public Hearings, public notices were advertised in the newspaper, robust outreach had been done in 2021 to notify residents, including the formation of an Ad Hoc committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Pennae Brunner addressed the City Council expressing concern about her property on Rocklin Road that was previously zoned commercial, which may be subject to residential zoning with the overlay.
Mr. Marcus Lo Duca addressed the City Council stating that his client is opposed to the redesignation and rezoning of the Rocklin Springview Mini Storage (Site 28), noting it was not available for high density residential as it was a longstanding and fully developed site, was a narrow commercial site located adjacent to the railroads, and requested to keep the site off of the inventory list.
Ms. Darlene Fletcher addressed the City Council about her property on Pacific Street and asked what the overlay zone meant for her property.
Principal Planner Leanza clarified that the properties mentioned during the public comment period had an overlay of mixed use which would add additional uses to the parcel, noting that the overlay would establish a minimum density for the parcels and that single family homes were considered a legal nonconforming use.
Mayor Gayaldo emphasized that existing properties could remain residential, however if the property owner sold the house or if it was deemed abandoned, then the use would be subject to the overlay.
Councilmember Janda expressed concern that if a home is destroyed due to a fire, whether this would be allowed to be rebuilt. Principal Planner Leanza confirmed the rebuilding of home would be possible as single-family homes were considered a nonconforming use with a conforming structure per the ordinance.
Councilmember Halldin appreciated the public comments made noting that overlay would make the property more valuable as it would allow more use types. He expressed concern that if an existing church were to tear down the building to build a new church, that this may not be permissible. He supported the Planning Commission's recommendation to remove Site 28 from the RHNA sites list.
Vice Mayor Bass stated the City was doing a great job in striving to protect what Rocklin should look like and still meet RHNA numbers, and there were many jurisdictions that were not complying with this.
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Councilmember Janda commented that the City was being forced to meet State requirements, he did not agree with rezoning without the willingness of property owners, appreciated the public comments made by property owners, stated that the BARRO zone in the downtown provided flexibility to rebuild or make additions, and was also concerned about the church property being able to continue its use as mentioned by Councilmember Halldin.
Mayor Gayaldo understood the concerns raised by residents, underscored that the City had an obligation to meet the State's RHNA requirements, and if the City did not comply the State could take over the City's zoning. She shared that it was frustrating that not all municipalities were adhering and that due to there not being enough open property in Rocklin to meet the numbers, the overlays were being placed on certain parcels that were unlikely to change its use.
Mayor Gayaldo closed the public hearing for Item PH1.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH1.A by Vice Mayor Bass, seconded by Councilmember Janda. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH1.B by Vice Mayor Bass, seconded by Councilmember Janda. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH1.C by Vice Mayor Bass, seconded by Councilmember Janda. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
D1. City of Rocklin 2022-2025 Economic Development Strategy Update Recommendation: Received a status update of the City of Rocklin 2022-2025 Economic Development Strategy, and provide direction to staff regarding further collaboration with the Growth Factory.
Mayor Gayaldo expressed her appreciation to Assistant City Manager Sherri Conway and wished her well on her retirement.
Assistant City Manager Sherri Conway presented the item to the City Council.
Vice Mayor Bass asked with the exhaustion of ARPA funds, if there would be funding for additional cohorts. Assistant City Manager Conway indicated that the City Manager's Office was seeking direction on continuing a partnership with the Growth Factory.
City Manager Zimmermann stated that ARPA funds had been fully expended for the Growth Factory and noted that the City Council designated a few months ago that if any approved projects using ARPA funds had residual savings, these funds could be allocated for economic development support. Ms. Zimmermann stated that staff would explore with the Growth Factory what they deem is the best way to support key industries in Rocklin.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Councilmember Janda expressed his appreciation to Assistant City Manager Conway for all that she had accomplished in the last couple of years including the attention focusing on economic development in the City, and wished her the best on her retirement.
Councilmember Broadway shared that he had received a number of communications from businesses that had participated in the Growth Factory program over the years confirming its successfulness; underscored that since 50% of revenue from sales tax comes from small businesses, ensuring the success and growth of these businesses was imperative; supported continuing this type of a program as it encouraged the growth of current businesses and will bring in new businesses into the community.
Vice Mayor Bass shared that he had been invited to speak at one of the cohort sessions and provided opinions as a former business lawyer, and had the opportunity to hear some of the frustrations experienced by some businesses on what they wanted to accomplish through the cohort; suggested that for the future cohorts, some criteria on how to spend funds allocated to each business; and hoped to hear from the FINAL Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2024 Rocklin City Council 10 | P a ge
business community on any difficulties experienced in opening a business in Rocklin, as the feedback will help improve the process.
Mayor Gayaldo stated that since a majority of the businesses were small businesses, it was important to support this and the Growth Factory provided a great opportunity to do so, emphasizing that economic development was a huge priority.
City Manager Zimmermann noted for Councilmember Halldin that the City Council awarded $300,000 to the Growth Factory to run the Build Up Rocklin program to support small businesses in the City over a two-year period.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
The Rocklin City Council adjourned at 8:21 p.m. and reconvened as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Rocklin.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
ROCKLIN
SA1. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 2025/26 Recommendation: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-048 SA of the Successor Agency of the City of Rocklin Approving the Successor Agency's Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and Authorizing Successor Agency Staff to Submit the ROPS to the Placer County Oversight Board.
Senior Accountant Angela Doyle presented the item to the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Item No. SA1 by Councilmember Janda, seconded by Councilmember Broadway. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Mayor/Chair Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gayaldo 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 December 10, 2024
as approved by the Rocklin City Council.
Avinta Singh, City Clerk
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