ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
ROCKLIN City Council Regular Meeting
CALIFORNIA
City Hall - Council Chambers
3970 Rocklin Rd. Rocklin, CA 95677
Website: www.rocklin.ca.us
April 8, 2025
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
General Session 6:00 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
-FINAL-
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gayaldo called the meeting to order at 5:00 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 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, Conference with Labor Negotiators, Agency Representatives: City Manager Aly Zimmermann, Director of Administrative Services Tameka Usher, and Jack Hughes; Employee Organizations: Rocklin Firefighter's Union Local 3847, Rocklin Police Officers' Association, and Rocklin Public Safety Managers.
CS2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95, Liability Claim. Claimant: Brian Gore. Agency Claimed Against: City of Rocklin
Members of the City Council returned to the Council Chambers at 6:15 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 6:15 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
Ms. Cheryl Halston addressed the City Council expressing concern about affordable housing options for seniors.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Council Member Janda reported attendance at the Placer County Air Pollution Control District board meeting.
Council Member Broadway shared that he participated in Run Rocklin and recognized City staff for their hard work in supporting this event; and shared that Placer Valley Tourism held its Client Appreciation event and acknowledged their work @the Grounds boosting tourism within the County.
Vice Mayor Bass reported attendance at the Home Town Throw Down softball event between Rocklin High School and Whitney High School; shared that he and Mayor Gayaldo had a 2x2 meeting with the Rocklin Unified School District (RUSD); and noted he would be attending the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting the following day.
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Council Member Halldin reported attendance at the Rocklin Chamber of Commerce's Government Relations Committee meeting; and shared that he spoke to a local cub scout troop to help them earn civic merit badges and an emerging topic was e-bike safety.
Mayor Gayaldo recognized Council Member Halldin for his efforts with the reviewing applications for the City Council scholarship program; shared that she attended the Placer Cities and County Officials Association dinner event organized by the City of Lincoln; participated in the Run Rocklin event; attended a ribbon cutting event for the new gym facility at Sierra College; reported attendance at the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Policy and Innovation Committee meeting; participated in a 2x2 meeting with the RUSD; and attended a music performance held at Rocklin High School.
Mayor Gayaldo reminded members of the public of the following upcoming events: Annual Rocklin Clean Up Day on April 12, 2025; the first concert at the Quarry Park Amphitheater on April 12, 2025; Annual Easter Egg Hunt organized by the Rocklin Firefighters Association on April 20, 2025; easter egg hunt; and the Rocklin Civic Celebration on April 26, 2025 at Johnson-Springview Park to include fireworks.
City Manager Zimmermann announced that Evenings in the Park will commence on April 11, 2025 featuring live music a movie under the stars, and the first concert of the season on April 12, 2025; and wished Vice Mayor Bass and Council Member Halldin a happy birthday.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Bass requested clarification for Consent Items C8 and C10.
City Manager Zimmermann responded that for Consent Item C8, the contract confirmed the equipment to be provided and made available by CAL FIRE as well as associated costs in the event of a fire incident. City Manager Zimmermann responded that for Consent Item 10, State electrification standards for electric vehicles had been pushed back due to certain classes of vehicles not yet in existence for vehicle sizes needed by the City; she also noted that in the future, a zero-emissions vehicle study will be brought to the City Council for consideration along with an update on the City's fleet reserve.
C1. Minutes of the March 25, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the March 25, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
C2. Minutes of the March 26, 2025 Special Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the March 26, 2025 Special Meeting of the City Council
C3. Proclamation Honoring Ed Heidig for 30 Years of Public Service Action: Approved a Proclamation Honoring Ed Heidig for 30 Years of Public Service, and Designated the Mayor to Sign the Proclamation on Behalf of the City Council.
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C4. Proclamation Declaring April 2025 as Arts, Culture and Creativity Month Action: Approved a Proclamation Declaring April 2025 as Arts, Culture and Creativity Month, and Designate the Mayor to Sign the Proclamation on Behalf of the City Council.
C5. Contract for Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Assessment Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-058 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Keyser Marston Associates for the Creation of an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and Establishment of an In- Lieu Fee.
C6. Intention to Annex Chapa-De South Placer Clinic into Community Facilities District No.
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-059 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin of Intention to Annex Territory to Rocklin Community Facilities District No. 1 (Annexation No. 91) and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein (Chapa- De South Placer Clinic).
C7. Intention to Annex Chapa-De South Placer Clinic into Community Facilities District No.
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-060 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin of Intention to Annex Territory to Rocklin Community Facilities District No. 5 (Annexation No. 76) and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein (Chapa- De South Placer Clinic).
C8. CAL FIRE Local Responsibility Area Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-061 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Cooperative Fire Programs Local Responsibility Area Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and Related Budget Amendment.
C9. Vacant Property Weed Abatement
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-062 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Declaring Conditions at Locations within the City of Rocklin to be a Public Nuisance, Ordering Weed Abatement of Same, and Setting the Date and Time for a Protest Hearing.
C10. Purchase of Two Trucks
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-063 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of Two 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab 4WD Work Trucks from Winner Chevrolet and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase the Vehicles.
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C11. 5255 Pacific Street (Big Gun Site) Remediation Project - Bid Award Action:
Adopted Resolution 2025-064 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Notice of Exemption Remediation of 5255 Pacific Street (Big Gun Adopted Resolution 2025-065 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding the Contract for the Remediation of 5255 Pacific Street (Big Gun Site) to American Integrated Services, Inc., and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement.
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
P1. Proclamation Honoring Ed Heidig for 30 Years of Public Service Mayor Gayaldo read the proclamation and presented it to Mr. Ed Heidig.
P2. Proclamation Declaring April 2025 as Arts, Culture and Creativity Month Mayor Gayaldo read the proclamation and presented it Arts Council of Placer County Chair Sierra Ramsey.
P3. SACOG Briefing - 2025 Blueprint Project (Metropolitan Transportation Plan/ Sustainable Communities Strategy)
Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Executive Director James Corless presented the item to City Council providing an update on its 2025 Blueprint Project; recognized Mayor Gayaldo for serving as the current Vice Chair of SACOG; and commended City of Rocklin and staff for hosting the recent board meeting and giving a tour to elected officials serving on SACOG a tour of Rocklin including Sierra College and the Growth Factory.
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City Council comments and questions followed. Councilmembers commended SACOG staff for its collaborative nature of regional needs.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Benjamin Bjorkman addressed the City Council about affordable housing in Rocklin.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH1. Annexation Into Community Facilities District No. 1 (The Harper) Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Actions:
Adopted Resolution 2025-066 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin of Annexation of Territory to Community Facilities District No. 1 (Annexation No. 87), Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax, and Submitting Levy of Tax to Qualified Electors (The Harper).
Mayor Gayaldo opened the public hearing for Item PH1.
Management Analyst Megan Bressem presented the item to City Council,
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Mayor Gayaldo closed the public hearing for item PH1.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH1.A. by Councilmember Broadway seconded by Councilmember Janda. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Mayor Gayaldo asked City Clerk Avinta Singh for the results of the Special Annexation Election. City Clerk Singh reported that there were nineteen qualified votes and nineteen yes votes that were received.
B. Adopted Resolution 2025-067 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. 87) (The Harper).
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH1.B. by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Councilmember Janda. Passed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: None
PH2. Annexation Into Community Facilities District No. 5 (The Harper) Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Actions:
Adopted Resolution 2025-068 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin of Annexation of Territory to Community Facilities District No. 5 (Annexation No. 74), Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax, and Submitting Levy of Tax to Qualified Electors (The Harper).
Mayor Gayaldo opened the public hearing for Item PH2.
Management Analyst Megan Bressem presented the item to City Council,
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Mayor Gayaldo closed the public hearing for item PH2.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH2.A. by Councilmember Broadway seconded by Councilmember Janda. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Mayor Gayaldo asked City Clerk Avinta Singh for the results of the Special Annexation Election. City Clerk Singh reported that there were nineteen qualified votes and nineteen yes votes that were received.
Adopted Resolution 2025-069 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. 5 (Annexation No. 74) (The Harper).
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH2.B. by Councilmember Broadway, seconded by Councilmember Janda. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
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Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Rocklin Police Department Annual Report and Outlook
Action: Received a Presentation on the 2024 Rocklin Police Department Annual Report and an Operational Outlook.
Police Chief Rustin Banks introduced Crime Analyst Shawn Baird who along with Administrative Services Deputy Director Daniel Choe, presented the item to the City Council.
City Council comments and discussion followed. Chief Banks responded to Councilmember questions. The City Council commended the Rocklin Police Department for their high professional standards, partnerships and engagement with the community, and for the detailed presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Benjamin Bjorkman appreciated the Police Department's efforts to keep the community safe and expressed his opinion on the department's operations and budget.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gayaldo adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m. in memory of 180 Church Pastor Harlyn Matson.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of April 8, 2025 as
approved by the Rocklin City Council.
Avinta Singh, City Clerk
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