ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
ROCKLIN City Council Regular Meeting
CALIFORNIA
City Hall - Council Chambers
3970 Rocklin Rd. Rocklin, CA 95677
Website: www.rocklin.ca.us
March 25, 2025
Closed Session 5:30 p.m.
General Session 6:00 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
-FINAL-
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gayaldo called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers David Bass, Ken Broadway, Bill Halldin, Greg Janda Mayor Jill Gayaldo
Absent: None
PUBLIC CLOMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
Members of the City Council left the Council Chambers and convened Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95, Liability Claim. Claimant: Alan Hatfield. Agency Claimed Against: City of Rocklin
CS2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation: Nicholas Hann v City of Rocklin, A. Teichert Son, Inc., et al., Placer County Superior Court Case No. S-CV-0047863 Members of the City Council returned to the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.
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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action.
CALL GENERAL SESSION TO ORDER
Mayor Gayaldo called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gayaldo led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers David Bass, Ken Broadway, Bill Halldin, Greg Janda Mayor Jill Gayaldo
Absent: None
AGENDA REVIEW
There were no changes to the agenda.
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Aniruddh Mukkamala, a Rocklin student, addressed the City Council and spoke about the Kumbh Mela festival that recently occurred in India.
Eshan Mukkamala, a Rocklin student, addressed the City Council and spoke about the Surya Namaskar Yogathon that was recently observed.
Mr. Prasad Mukkamala addressed the City Council and spoke about a Black History Month celebration where Fire Chief Williams delivered an inspiring speech as guest speaker.
Shlok Tiwari addressed the City Council and spoke about the Sewa Diwali community outreach project and thanked Council Member Halldin and Council Member Broadway for their participation in this year's parade.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Council Member Broadway shared that he participated in annual opening ceremonies for youth sports including Tri City Little League, Rocklin Little League, and Rocklin Girls Fast Pitch Softball League, and thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for their FINAL Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2025 Rocklin City Council 2 | Page
assistance in maintaining fields; and reported attendance at the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) board meeting.
Vice Mayor Bass shared that he also participated in the annual opening ceremony for the Rocklin Girls Fast Pitch Softball League which included a fireworks show.
Council Member Halldin reported attendance at the Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) meeting; shared that he and Council Member Broadway had a 2x2 meeting with the South Placer Municipal Utility District (SPMUD); attended the ground breaking along with Council Member Broadway for the new Rocklin Chapa-De Indian Health facility; and attended a crab feed fundraiser benefitting Whitney High School.
Mayor Gayaldo reported attendance at the City of Rocklin Employee Award Reception; attended the annual Founding Forward Awards Banquet where high school students received awards and scholarships; participated in ribbon cutting events for Kovar's Satori Academy and Rocklin Dermatology; attended the swearing-in ceremony for three new Rocklin police officers; reported attendance at a Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) board meeting; reported attendance at a Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District board meeting; and shared that the City of Rocklin hosted the March board meeting for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) which included a bus tour highlighting areas of the City including income generating sites, and expressed her appreciation to staff for helping with this; and reminded all of the upcoming Run Rocklin event benefiting the Matt Redding Foundation on March 30, 20225.
City Manager Zimmermann announced that members of the community could still sign up for the Run Rocklin event being held that upcoming Sunday.
CONSENT CALENDAR
C1. Minutes of the February 25, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the February 25, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
C2. Minutes of the March 3, 2025 Special Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the March 3, 2025 Special Meeting of the City Council.
C3. Appointments to the Board of Appeals and Investment Advisory Committee Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-048 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Making Appointments to the Board of Appeals and Investment Advisory Committee.
C4. Proclamation Declaring April 6-12, 2025 as National Library Week Action: Approved a Proclamation Declaring April 6-12, 2025 as National Library Week, and Designated the Mayor to Sign the Proclamation on Behalf of the City Council.
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C5. Rocklin Municipal Code Update Establishing Campaign Contribution Regulations (Second Reading of Ordinance)
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1188 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Adding Chapter 2.68 to the Rocklin Municipal Code Establishing Campaign Contribution Regulations Chapter 2.68 - Campaign Contribution Regulations.
C6. Community Recognition Commission Recommendations for 2024 Ruhkala Awards Action: Approved the Community Recognition Commission's Recommendations for the 2025 Ruhkala Awards.
C7. Bicycle Pump Track and Parking Lot Extension Project - Notice of Completion for the Parking Lot Extension Phase
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-049 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the Public Work Known as the Bicycle Pump Track and Parking Lot Extension Project - Parking Lot Extension Phase, Approving the Notice of Completion, and Authorizing and Directing the Senior Engineer to Execute Said Notice on Behalf of the City.
C8. Whitney Ranch Unit 49 - Notice of Completion of Public Improvements Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-050 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the Public Work Known as Whitney Ranch Unit 49 Subdivision and Public Landscape Improvements (SD2021-0003), Approving the Notice of Completion, and Authorizing and Directing the Senior Engineer to Execute Said Notice on Behalf of the City (Anthem Whitney Ranch Homes Limited Partnership, a Washington Limited Partnership).
Parks Mow and Landscape Services Contract with Dominguez Landscape Services, Inc. - Amendment No. 2
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-051 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Contract for Services with Dominguez Landscape Services, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2.
C10. Johnson-Springview Park Cell Tower Collocation Project Action:
Adopted Resolution 2025-052 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Notice of Exemption (T-Mobile - Johnson-Springview Park Cell Tower Collocation Project).
Adopted Resolution 2025-053 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 - Johnson-Springview Park Cell Tower Collocation Project).
C11. Corporation Yard Portable Releveling and Dry Rot Repair Notice of Completion Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-054 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the Public Work Known as the Corporation Yard Portable Releveling and FINAL Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2025 Rocklin City Council 4| Page
Dry Rot Repair, Approving the Notice of Completion Thereof, and Authorizing and Directing the Execution and Recordation of Said Notice on Behalf of the City (Reliant Construction, Inc.).
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. C1 through C11 by Council Member Broadway and seconded by Council Member Janda. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
PRESENTATIONS
Oath of Office for Incoming Board of Appeals Member and Investment Advisory Committee Member
Advisory Committee Alternate Member Joseph Ciccolo.
P2. Recognition of 2025 Leadership Award and Employee of the Year City Manager Aly Zimmermann presented the City Manager's Leadership Marble Award to Principal Information Technology Analyst Brian Graves and the Employee of the Year Granite Award to Fire Captain Heath Taylor.
P3. Proclamation Declaring April 6-12, 2025 as National Library Week Mayor Gayaldo read the proclamation and presented it to Rocklin Public Library Assistant Director Sophie Bruno.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
•D1. 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR)
Action: Received a Report and Adopted Resolution 2025-055 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Directed Submittal to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the State Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
Principal Planner Anna Leanza presented the item to the City Council.
City Council comments and discussion followed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Discussion Item No. D1 by Council Member Broadway and seconded by Vice Mayor Bass. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
D2. 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) and 2023-2024 Housing Successor Agency Annual Report
Action: Received a Report and Adopted Resolution 2025-056 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report / 2023-2024 Housing Successor Report and Directed Submittal to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the State Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
Principal Planner Anna Leanza presented the item to the City Council.
City Council comments and discussion followed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Discussion Item No. D2 by Council Member Broadway and seconded by Vice Mayor Bass. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
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Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
D3. Rocklin Fire Department Annual Report and Outlook
Action: Received a Presentation on the 2024 Rocklin Fire Department Annual Report and an Operational Outlook.
Fire Chief Reginald Williams and Administrative Services Deputy Director Daniel Choe presented the item to the City Council.
City Council comments and discussion followed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Benjamin Bjorkman addressed the City Council expressing his opinion on the Fire Department's operations and budget.
City Manager Zimmermann appreciated the Fire Department's Annual Report and Operational Outlook, noting that future reports were upcoming for the Police Department and Public Works Infrastructure.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gayaldo adjourned the meeting at 7:43 pm.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of March 25, 2025
as approved by the Rocklin City Council.
Avinta Singh, City Clerk
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