MA 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 28, 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.
Mayor Gayaldo indicated that Closed Session Item CS1 was pulled from the agenda.
Members of the City Council left the Council Chambers and convened Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation: Jones v. Madani, et al., Placer County Superior Case No. S-VC-0049988 - This item was pulled from the agenda.
CS2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), Conference with Legal Counsel, Anticipated Litigation: the City Council is Meeting to Consider Whether to Initiate Litigation in One Case
Members of the City Council returned to the Council Chambers at 6:04 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 6:06 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. Marina addressed the City Council regarding an incident where her son was verbally assaulted by a faculty member at his school.
Abhinav Bachina addressed the City Council and shared the significance of the Diwali festival.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Council Member Halldin reported that he made public comments during the California Public Utilities Commission meeting regarding PG&E's General Rate Case; shared that he is participating in in interviews being conducted by the Western Placer Waste Management Authority for selection of a contractor for extraction of gas from the landfill; stated that he along with Mayor Gayaldo and Council Member Broadway attended the Whitney High School and Rocklin High School Halloween baseball game in memory of Officer Matt Redding; and shared that he participated in the Placer Business Alliance Washington D.C. Summit, mentioning that Council Member Broadway cochaired the trip.
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Council Member Broadway shared that he along with Mayor Gayaldo attended the final concert at Quarry Park Amphitheater which featured the Bee Gees Tribute Band; shared that he along with City Manager Zimmermann, and Councilmembers Halldin and Janda, participated in the Placer Business Alliance Washington D.C. Summit, and also met with California Senators Schiff and Padilla's staff, met Congressman Kiley and his staff; attended the Matt Redding Halloween baseball game; and attended the Rocklin Homecoming Reunion organized by the Rocklin Historical Society at Johnson Springview Park.
Mayor Gayaldo reported attendance at the Sacramento Area Council of Governments Board meeting; attended the last Evenings in the Park event which featured the movie Wicked, and commended the Parks and Recreation Department for organizing a creative event giving children the opportunity to serve as vendors showcasing and selling their crafts; participated in the annual fundraiser event for the Rocklin Residents Unite for Fido (RUFF) supporting veterans and service dogs; attended the last concert in the park, thanking staff for organizing a great season of concerts; participated in a workshop held by Placer County and Kaiser on aging well and aging in the home; attended the Placer People of Faith Luncheon held at S.S. Peter & Paul Church; attended the football game "Battle of the Shield" honoring Matt Redding, followed by the Matt Redding Halloween baseball game; attended the Rocklin Homecoming Reunion; shared an upcoming Thanksgiving turkey drive being organized in Whitney Ranch; shared a message recommending that for Halloween in addition to putting out candy, to put out food items benefitting residents in need; and recognized it was National First Responders Day.
Council Member Janda reported attendance at the at Air Pollution Control Board meeting; shared that the Pioneer Community Energy Board approved an amendment to the JPA to bring on an additional five members; shared that he participated in the Placer Business Alliance Washington D.C. Summit, and noted that Fire Chief Williams also attended and sat on a public safety panel.
City Manager Zimmermann provided the following information on what was done in the community to support food insecurity: nutrition grants through CDBG funds were made available to the Seniors First program and St. Vincent de Paul, and noted that a monthly food distribution event is organized at Johnson Springview Park by Feeding the Foothills, shared that per Placer County, CalFresh benefits would likely be available to residents through November and that questions related to benefits or other resources can be addressed by contacting 2-1-1. City Manager Zimmermann expressed her appreciation to the Parks and Recreation, Police and Fire Departments for their operation and support of hosting 22 concerts at Quarry Park Amphitheater this year; shared that City facilities will be closed on November 11, 2025 in observance of Veteran's Day, the November 25, 2025 City Council Meeting will be cancelled, and that a Special City Council Meeting will be held on November 18, 2025.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
C1. Minutes of the October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
C2. Appointment to Community Recognition Commission
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-224 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Making an Appointment to the Community Recognition Commission. 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey (Second Reading of Ordinance) Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1193 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Amending Chapter 10.11 of Title 10 of the Rocklin Municipal Code Related to Speed Limits within the City of Rocklin
C4. Adoption of the 2025 Edition - California Building and Fire Codes (Second Reading of Ordinance)
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1194 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 15.04 of the Rocklin Municipal Code, and Adopting by Reference: the 2025 California Building Standards Code, Incorporating the 2025 California Building Code, Residential Code, Energy Code, Historical Building Code, Existing Building Code, Green Building Standards Code, Reference Standards Code, and Administrative Code; the 2025 California Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code and Fire Code; the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code; the 2024 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, and Adopting Amendments thereto, Making Findings and Directing the City Clerk to File a Copy hereof with the California Building Standards Commission of the State of California.
C5. Declaration of Exempt Surplus Land
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-225 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin declaring the real property at the southwest corner of Rocklin Road and Pacific Street, Rocklin, California (APNs 010-161-015-000 and -016-000) exempt surplus land pursuant to California Government Code § 54220 ei seg. and finding that such declaration is exempt from environmental revien under the California Environmental Quality Act, and taking related actions.
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-226 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin declaring the real property at the northeast corner of Railroad Avenue and Pine Street (APN 010-121-006-000) exempt surplus land pursuant to California Government Code § 54220 et seq. and finding that such declaration is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, and taking related actions.
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C6. Various Personnel Items
Action:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-227 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Fixing the Employer Contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act at an Equal Amount for Employees and Annuitants.
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-228 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Approve Classifications and Allocations of One Additional Police Lieutenant and One Administrative Services Manager; and Adopt a Revised Management Salary Schedule.
C7. Sunset Whitney Recreation Area Pickleball Courts Project Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-229 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area Pickleball Courts Project and Authorizing City Staff to Call for Bids.
C8. Placer County Ambulance Advisory Committee and Sierra-Sacramento Valley Emergency Medical Services Agency Grant Award
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-230 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Ratifying the Application for Funding to Placer County Ambulance Advisory Committee and Sierra-Sacramento Valley Emergency Medical Services Agency and Accepting Donated Capital Assets and Maintenance Services.
C9. Agreement for Services with Future Chevrolet
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-231 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the use of Future Chevrolet, Inc. for the Procurement of Goods and Services for Fleet Chevrolet Vehicles and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Future Chevrolet Inc.
C10. Agreement For Services with Future Ford, Inc.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-232 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the Use of Future Ford, Inc. for the Procurement of Goods and Services for Fleet Ford Vehicles and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Future Ford, Inc.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. C1 through C10, by Council Member Broadway, seconded by Council Member Halldin. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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PRESENTATIONS
P1. Oath of Office for Incoming Community Recognition Commission Member City Clerk Avinta Singh administered the Oath of Office to Community Recognition Commissioner Bonnie Neumann.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH1. 2021-2029 Housing Element - Minor Text Modifications / General Plan Amendment, GPA2025-0002
Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-233 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a General Plan Amendment for the 2021-2029 Housing Element Program 10 - Minor Text Modifications (GPA2025-0002).
Mayor Gayaldo opened the public hearing for item PH1.
Principal Planner Nathan Anderson presented the item to the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Mayor Gayaldo closed the public hearing for item PH1.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH1, by Council Member Broadway, seconded by Vice Mayor Bass. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
PH2. Inclusionary Housing Requirements / Zoning Ordinance Amendment, ZOA2025- 0003 and Environmental Review, ENV2025-0013
Mayor Gayaldo opened the public hearing for item PH2.
City Manager Aly Zimmermann provided an overview and presented the item to the City Council.
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City Manager Zimmermann and Assistant to the City Manager Elizabeth Sorg addressed questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Jeff Short with the North State Building Industry Association, addressed the City Council expressing his opposition to the item and requested adoption of the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Mr. Marcus LoDuca addressed the City Council expressing that the City will not be able to generate affordable units through the proposed item and suggested that the City Council wait until the Nexus Study was completed by the consultant.
Mayor Gayaldo closed the public hearing for item PH2.
City Council comments and discussion followed.
Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Actions:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-234 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Notice of Exemption (Inclusionary Housing Requirements / ENV2025-0013).
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH2.A. by Council Member Broadway, seconded by Vice Mayor Bass. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway, Janda
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: Council Member Halldin
Absent: None
Abstain: None
B. Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1195 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Amend Title 17 of the Rocklin Municipal Code to Incorporate Inclusionary Housing Requirements as Chapter 17.95 (Inclusionary Housing Requirements / ZA2025-0003).
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH2.B. by Council Member Broadway, seconded by Vice Mayor Bass. Failed by the following roll call vote as the item required at least 4/5 vote to pass:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: Councilmembers Halldin, Janda
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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C. Introduced, Waived the Full Reading and Read by Title Only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Amend Title 17 of the Rocklin Municipal Code to Incorporate Inclusionary Housing Requirements as Chapter 17.95 (Inclusionary Housing Requirements / ZA2025-0003).
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH2.C. by Council Member Broadway, seconded by Vice Mayor Bass. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Broadway
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: Councilmembers Halldin, Janda
Absent: None
Abstain: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
D1. City Manager Employment Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-235 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a City Manager Employment Agreement with Alexandra Zimmermann and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreement.
Mayor Gayaldo presented the item to the City Council, and shared that a public comment had been received by email for the item.
Council Member Broadway spoke highly of City Manager Zimmermann's performance, but did not support the contract as proposed and believes it should be based on current performance and comparable standards.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Discussion Item No. D1, by Council Member Halldin, seconded by Council Member Janda. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Bass, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Gayaldo
Noes: Council Member Broadway
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Broadway requested that regularly scheduled meetings in November be held to continue the business of the City. City Manager Zimmermann indicated that staff would look into continuing to hold a meeting on November 11, 2025 as requested.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gayaldo adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
Per Sayudo
Jill Gayaldo, Mayor
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of October 28, 2025
as approved by the Rocklin City Council.
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