ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
ROCKLIN
CALIFORNIA
City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers
3970 Rocklin Rd. Rocklin, CA 95677
Website: www.rocklin.ca.us
May 27, 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 5:02 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: Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522, Rocklin Firefighters Union Local 3847, Rocklin Police Officers' Association, and Rocklin Public Safety Managers FINAL Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025 Rocklin City Council 1| Page
CS2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Conference with Labor Negotiators, Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor Gayaldo and Council Member Halldin, Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
CS3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Conference with Labor Negotiators, Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor Gayaldo and Vice Mayor Bass, Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
Members of the City Council returned to the Council Chambers at 6:04 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action.
CALL GENERAL SESSION TO ORDER
Mayor Gayaldo called the meeting to order at 6:04 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
There were no public comments.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Council Member Halldin reported attendance at the Western Placer Waste Management Authority meeting; shared that he, along with Council Member Broadway, served as celebrity waiters for the Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center luncheon event; reported attendance at an event honoring Rocklin teachers organized by the Hindu Education Foundation; shared that he and Council Member Broadway attended Rocklin High School Senior Awards Night where two City Council scholarships were presented to recipients; commended the Springfield community for their scholarship contributions benefitting local FINAL Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025 Rocklin City Council 2 | Page
high school students; and shared that he along with Mayor Gayaldo and Vice Mayor Bass, attended the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Memorial Day Service at the Rocklin Cemetery.
Vice Mayor Bass attended the Division II softball finals held at Sacramento State and congratulated both Rocklin high schools for making it to the finals and competing against one another; and attended a public integrity seminar in San Marcos.
Council Member Broadway attended the Meet the Machines community event organized by the Public Works Department, which showcased equipment and day to operations of the City; and reported attendance at the California Association of Local Councils of Governments (CALCOG) and Self-Help Counties Joint Legislative Day.
Mayor Gayaldo attended the Memorial Day Service at the Rocklin Cemetery, thanked the scouts for placing flags on the veterans' markers; spoke about an upcoming local event "Still Standing Guard about the 442nd Regiment who fought in WWIl; congratulated Rocklin high school softball teams for competing in the championship; commended the Parks and Recreation Department for maintenance of City Parks, noting that positive feedback was received from the community about Whitney Park during the baseball tournaments that were held there; and shared that she participated in an interview with the news channel KCRA to be aired the following month on measures Rocklin is taking for fire prevention, including managed grazing by sheep and goats.
City Manager Zimmermann expressed her appreciation to the Public Works team for organizing the Meet the Machines event; shared that Evenings in the Park was to take place at Twin Oaks Park featuring A Goofy Movie on May 30, 2025; and announced the City was transitioning to a paperless system for all building permit and plan submittals and that e- submittals would start June 2, 2025.
CONSENT CALENDAR
C1. Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
C2. Proclamation Declaring the Month of May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month
Action: Approved a Proclamation Declaring the Month of May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month, and Designate the Mayor to Sign the Proclamation on Behalf of the City Council.
C3. Military Equipment Use Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (Second Reading of Ordinance) Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1189 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
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C4. Vista Oaks Phase I!! Final Map
Action:
A. Adopted Resolution 2025-099 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Final Map of Vista Oaks Phase III Subdivision/(SD-2001-04) and Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
B. Adopted Resolution 2025-100 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting Grant of Open Space Easement (Riparian Area and Creek Protection) (Vista Oaks Phase III Subdivision).
C5. Bicycle Pump Track and Parking Lot Extension Project - Notice of Completion for the Bicycle Pump Track
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-101 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the Public Work Known as the Bicycle Pump Track and Parking Lot Extension Project - Bicycle Pump Track Phase, Approving the Notice of Completion, and Authorizing and Directing the Senior Engineer to Execute Said Notice on Behalf of the City.
Сб. Aquatic Complex License Agreement with Rocklin Swim Team Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-102 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Repealing Resolution No. 2025-072, and Approving and Ratifying an Aquatic Complex License Use Agreement with the Rocklin Swim Team dated May 13, 2025.
C7. The Bluffs Subdivision Road Reconstruction Phase I Bid Award Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-103 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding the Contract for the Bluffs Subdivision Road Reconstruction Phase I to All Phase Construction, Inc., and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with All Phase Construction, Inc.
C8. Setting a Public Hearing on Delinquent Refuse Collection Charges Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-104 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Setting a Public Hearing on Delinquent Refuse Collection Charges.
C9. Setting a Public Hearing on Delinquent Nuisance Abatement Charges (Weed Abatement)
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-105 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Setting a Public Hearing on Delinquent Nuisance Abatement Charges (Weed Abatement).
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
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Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. C1 through C9, 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
PRESENTATION
P1. Proclamation Declaring the Month of May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month
Mayor Gayaldo read the proclamation and presented it to Chris Holtz with the ALS Association.
PUBLIC HEARING
PH1. Stanford Ranch 6.8 Apartments / Environmental, ENV2024-0004 and Design Review, DR2024-0001
Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Actions:
Adopted Resolution 2025-106 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts and a Mitigation Monitoring Program (Stanford Ranch 6.8 Apartments / ENV2024- 0004).
Mayor Gayaldo opened the public hearing for Item PH1.
Senior Planner Bennett Smithhart presented the item to City Council.
City Council comments and discussion followed.
Dave Jacobson, applicant with Jacobson Consulting with Blue Mountain Communities, Project architect, along with City staff addressed questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Mayor Gayaldo closed the public hearing for item PH1.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH1.A. by Council Member Janda seconded by Council Member Broadway. Passed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: Vice Mayor Bass
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Adopted Resolution 2025-107 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Design Review (Stanford Ranch 6.8 Apartments / DR2024-0001).
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH1.B. by Council Member Janda with a condition to align the intersection at Atherton Road with the entrance; seconded by Council Member Broadway.
Due to the additional information provided by the applicant outside of the public hearing, City Attorney McOmber suggested the following options for City Council: to either continue the item in order to clarify the scope of the modification proposed by the applicant; or for the City Council to reopen the hearing in order receive the additional input from staff.
Council Member Janda withdrew the motion to procedurally allow for comments offered by the applicant.
Mayor Gayaldo re-opened the public hearing for Item PH1.
Mr. Jacobson, project applicant requested the City Council to approve the project subject to realigning the Lonetree Blvd. entrance to Atherton Road, and allowing staff and the applicant to work out the details.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Mayor Gayaldo closed the public hearing for item PH1.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH1.B. by Council Member Janda with the following conditions: that staff work with the applicant to re-align the entrance at the Atherton Road intersection to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, removal of the right-in/right-out intersection on Lonetree Blvd, and to include any additional modifications deemed fit by the City Engineer; seconded by Council Member Broadway.
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: Vice Mayor Bass
Absent: None
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Abstain: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
D1. Proposed Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27 Operating Budget and 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program
Action: Reviewed the Proposed Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27 Operating Budget and 2026-2031 Proposed Capital Improvement Program, and Provided Direction to Staff.
City Manager Aly Zimmermann introduced the item; Deputy Director of Administrative Services Daniel Choe presented an overview of the proposed FYs 2025/26 and 2026/27 combined operating budget, and the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program.
The following department directors presented sections to the City Council:
Tameka Usher, Director of Administrative Services
David Mohlenbrok, Director of Community Development
Reginald Williams, Fire Chief
Veronica Tracy, Director of Parks and Recreation
Rustin Banks, Police Chief
Justin Nartker, Director of Public Services
City Council comments and discussion followed. City Manager Zimmermann, Deputy Director of Administrative Services Choe, Public Works Director Nartker, Budget Officer Lee and Administrative Services Director Usher responded to questions from the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
City Manager Zimmermann thanked the City Council for their feedback with no further action being required until adoption of the item at the June 24, 2025 City Council meeting.
D2. Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map Adoption
Action: Introduced, Waived the Full Reading, and Read by Title Only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Enacting Chapter 8.11 of the Rocklin Municipal Code to Adopt and Designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Brayton presented the item to the City Council.
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City Council comments and discussion followed. City staff responded Councilmember questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Discussion Item No. D2. by Council Member Janda and to include the map displayed publicly identifying the State Fire Marshal as the author of the map; seconded by Council Member Broadway. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: Vice Mayor Bass
Absent: None
Abstain: None
D3. Disclaimer of Conservation Easement Property Interest in Connection with the Placer Parkway Phase I Project
Action: Adopted Resolution 2025-108 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and File a Disclaimer of Interest in the County of Placer v. Orchard Creek Investors, LLC, and City of Rocklin Eminent Domain Action Regarding the Placer Parkway Phase I Project.
Due to there being no comments or questions, the City Council was agreeable to City Attorney Matthew cOmber's recommendation to forego the staff presentation of the item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Discussion Item No. D3. by Council Member Broadway seconded by Council Member Janda. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Bass requested future discussion on state unfunded mandates, and Council Member Broadway requested future discussion on increasing affordable housing.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gayaldo adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of May 27, 2025 as
approved by the Rocklin City Council.
a Singh, City Clerk
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