ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
ROCKLIN City Council Regular Meeting
CALIFORNIA
City Hall - Council Chambers
3970 Rocklin Rd. Rocklin, CA 95677
Website: www.rocklin.ca.us
January 13, 2026
CONSOLIDATED MEETING AGENDA
City of Rocklin City Council
Successor Agency for the Former Redevelopment Agency
General Session 6:00 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
-FINAL-
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bass called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bass led the pledge of allegiance.
A moment of silence was observed in honor of Congressman Doug LaMalfa who recently passed away.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Ken Broadway, Jill Gayaldo, Bill Halldin, Greg Janda Mayor David Bass
Absent: None
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Aly Zimmermann requested that Discussion Item D3 Engineering and Traffic Survey be removed from the agenda and return for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Ms. Michele Vass, Chair of the Community Recognition Commission, addressed the City Council sharing that nominations were being received through February 8, 2026 for the Ruhkala Community Service Awards.
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City Manager Zimmermann added that nomination applications were available on the City's website.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Council Member Gayaldo reported that she along with Mayor Bass attended the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) Board meeting; shared that she along with other Councilmembers participated in the Wreaths Across America event; shared that she and Mayor Bass participated in the Rocklin Police Activities League's (RockPAL) annual 12 Days of Christmas Bike Giveaway event; thanked staff for their assistance with holiday activities including the Rocklin Tree Lighting, Santa Tours, Breakfast with Santa, and Hannukah celebrations; shared that she and Mayor Bass had a 2x2 meeting with the Rocklin Unified School District (RUSD); attended a meeting of the Placer Mosquito Vector Control District; and attended a meeting for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) noting that she was elected Chair for 2026.
Due to technical issues with the audiovisual system, the City Council recessed at 6:06 p.m. and reconvened at 6:10 p.m.
Vice Mayor Halldin participated in the Wreaths Across America event and thanked Whitney High School's Air Force Junior ROTC for organizing the event as well as Mrs.
Bass for her support with the event; expressed his appreciation to homeowners on Pebble Creek and Strand Road for their display of Christmas lights for the community; and attended the Western Placer Waste Management Authority Board meeting.
Council Member Janda reported attendance at the Pioneer Community Energy Board meeting.
Mayor Bass reported attendance at a 2x2 meeting with RUSD; recognized Boy Scouts of America Troop 435 for their volunteerism and projects supporting Rocklin; and shared that the 8th Annual Placer County Dr. MLK, Jr. Family March and Celebration event will be held at Johnson Springview Park on Monday, January 19, 2026.
City Manager Zimmermann shared that City facilities will be closed on January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
CONSENT CALENDAR
C1. Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
C2. Appointments to Regional Boards and Committees for Calendar Year 2026 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-001 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Updating Appointments to the Various Joint Power Agencies, Placer County Committees, Regional Boards, and the City's Architectural Review Committee.
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C3. Appointments to Various Subcommittees, Committees, and Work Groups Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-002 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Establishing Councilmember Appointments to Various Subcommittees, Committees, and Work Groups.
C4. Proclamation Recognizing Whitney High School Girls Cross Country Team Action: Approved a Proclamation Recognizing the Whitney High School Girls Cross Country Team, and Designated the Mayor to Sign the Proclamation on Behalf of the City Council.
C5. Fire Station 25 Dormitory Privacy Remodel - Notice of Completion Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-003 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the Public Work Known as the Fire Station 25 Dormitory Privacy Remodel, Approving the Notice of Completion Thereof, and Authorizing and Directing the Execution and Recordation of Said Notice on Behalf of the City (Sauren Construction, Inc.).
C6. Cooperative Purchase Agreement for Fiscal Year 2025/26: Repeal and Replace Resolution No. 2025-183
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-004 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Repealing Resolution No. 2025-183 and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Good and Services Through Cooperative Purchase Agreements for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
C7. SA1: Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 2026/27 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-50 SA of the Successor Agency for the Former Rocklin Redevelopment Agency Approving the Successor Agency's Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for Fiscal Year 2026/27, and Authorizing Successor Agency Staff to Submit the ROPS to the Placer County Oversight Board.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. C1 through C7, by Council Member Broadway, seconded by Vice Mayor Halldin. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Bass
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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PRESENTATIONS
P1. Proclamation Recognizing Whitney High School Girls Cross Country Team Mayor Bass read the proclamation and presented it to Mr. Jerry Dodge and the Whitney High School Girls Cross Country Team and coaching staff.
Mr. Jerry Dodge expressed his appreciation to the City Council and City of Rocklin for the recognition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH1. Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee
Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Action:
Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin, Establishing an Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee.
Mayor Bass opened the public hearing for item PH1.
Assistant to the City Manager Elizabeth Sorg presented the item to the City Council.
City Manager Zimmermann, Assistant to the City Manager Sorg and Community Development Director David Mohlenbrok addressed questions from the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Jeff Short with the North State Building Industry Association, urged the City Council to adopt an inclusionary housing in-lieu fee that is reasonable; stated that affordable housing builders require gap financing to construct units; and provided context on regional inclusionary fees.
Mr. Marcus LoDuca urged the City Council to adopt an inclusionary housing in-lieu fee as it was an important option for market rate builders; spoke about there being a shortfall for affordable builders that use in-lieu fees; indicated there was a competitive environment in surrounding cities and that in-lieu fee programs with excessive fees would result in a developers building elsewhere; and recommended adopting fees in the lower range in order to compete with high growth communities.
Mr. Martin Nivinski, Land Entitlement Manager with Toll Brothers, thanked staff for proposing the adoption of an inclusionary housing in-lieu fee; encouraged adoption of a lower fee, noting that the proposed rate of $10 per square foot was high and would result in an estimated $1.9 million increase in fees for a planned project in the City; and cautioned on the adoption of a fee without a completed and presented fee study.
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City Council comments and discussion followed.
City Manager Zimmermann, Assistant to the City Manager Sorg, Director Mohlenbrok and City Attorney Matthew McOmber further addressed questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bass closed the public hearing for item PH1.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH1 with a $3 per square foot temporary in-lieu fee by Vice Mayor Halldin, seconded by Council Member Gayaldo. Motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Halldin, Gayaldo
Noes: Councilmembers Broadway, Janda
Mayor Bass
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The recommendation did not pass due to lack up support and no fee was implemented.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mobile Vending Ordinance
Action: Introduced, Waived the Full Reading and Read by Title Only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Adding Chapter 10.34 to Title 10 of the Rocklin Municipal Code Relating to Mobile Vending from Vehicles.
Management Analyst Gabrielle de Farcy presented the item to the City Council.
City Manager Zimmermann and Management Analyst de Farcy addressed questions from the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Benjamin Bjorkman addressed the City Council and questioned the purpose of the proposed ordinance as he was unaware of any problems with current food truck operations.
City Council comments and discussion followed. At the request of the City Council, City Manager Zimmermann addressed Mr. Bjorkman's question noting there have been challenges with mobile vending vehicles operating in residential neighborhoods including safety and parking concerns. and concerns about competition with other business owners.
Motion to approve Discussion Item No. D1 by Council Member Broadway, seconded by Council Member Gayaldo. Passed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Bass
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
D2. Noise Standards Ordinance
Action:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-005 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Notice of Exemption (Noise Standards / ENV2025-0016).
B. ntroduced.
Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 9.52 - Noise Standards.
Community Development Director David Mohlenbrok presented the item to the City Council. Director Mohlenbrok and Police Chief Rustin Banks addressed questions from the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
City Council comments and discussion followed. It was noted that a public comment had been submitted via email by Ms. Windgasse. Vice Mayor Halldin recommended revisiting the ordinance in a year to review its implementation.
Motion to approve Discussion Item No. D2.A. by Council Member Janda, seconded by Vice Mayor Halldin. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Bass
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion to approve Discussion Item No. D2.B. by Council Member Janda, seconded by Council Member Broadway. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Bass
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
D3. Engineering and Traffic Survey
Action: Pulled from the agenda and to return for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Bass noted the earlier recommendation by Vice Mayor Halldin to revisit the Noise Standards Ordinance in one year.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bass adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. in honor of Congressman Doug LaMalfa.
David Bass, Mayor
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of January 13, 2026
as approved by the Rocklin City Council.
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