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 14, 2026
Closed Session 5:30 p.m.
General Session 6:00 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
-FINAL-
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bass called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Ken Broadway, Jill Gayaldo, Bill Halldin, Greg Janda Mayor David Bass
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
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 54957, Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Manager
CS2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Conference with Labor Negotiators, Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor Bass, Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
CS3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Attorney
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CS4. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Conference with Labor Negotiators, Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor Bass, Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
Members of the City Council returned to the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action.
CALL GENERAL SESSION TO ORDER
Mayor Bass called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bass led the pledge of allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Aly Zimmermann requested that Discussion Items be heard prior to Public Hearing Items, and the City Council concurred
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Jerry Mitchell addressed the City Council regarding drainage conditions at Sierra Pine Park.
City Manager Zimmermann indicated that the park was approved through an entitlement process and had not been constructed in accordance with previously approved conditions nor to the satisfaction of the City; modifications would require approval at a future City Council meeting.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Vice Mayor Halldin shared that he attended the grand opening of the Nugget Market and noted that the store features local artwork depicting agriculture, ample outdoor seating, and would serve as a community gathering place.
Council Member Gayaldo reported attendance at the Annual Easter Egg Hunt organized by the Rocklin Firefighters Association; attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Policy and Innovation Committee meeting; attended a business competition for local high school students held at Del Oro High School; attended the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Salud! Business Awards event and accepted an award on behalf of SACOG for their innovation projects; stated that she and Council Member Janda attended the Union Pacific's train showcase of Big Boy No. 4014 FINAL Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2026 Rocklin City Council 2| Page
in Roseville; participated in Run Rocklin and thanked public safety personnel, additional City staff, and volunteers for their help with the event; attended the grand opening of the Nugget Market and shared that the exterior murals and art details inside the store were related to Rocklin's history, there was a tractor on display that was 100 years old coinciding with Nugget Market's 100 year anniversary, and underscored that the center would become a central focus for the Whitney Ranch area; and commended the Rocklin Police Department and Rocklin Unified School District for their preparedness and response to a recent threat at Rocklin High School.
Mayor Bass reported attendance at a meeting with the Placer County Association of Realtors; stated that the Nugget Market project reflects a collaborative partnership between the City and the developer, incorporating innovation and an intelligent approach to development; and commended the success of the Run Rocklin event thanking the Rocklin Police Activities League and the City of Rocklin, noting the fundraising would support both athletic and academic youth activities.
City Manager Zimmermann expressed her appreciation to City staff for their support with the 2026 Rocklin Annual Clean Up Day and the Run Rocklin event; and announced that Evenings in the Park will commence on April 17, 2026 in Whitney Park, followed by the first Concert at Quarry Park Amphitheater on April 24, 2026. For awareness and as a declaration of emergency, she reported that a sinkhole was discovered on Pine Street on March 24, 2026 caused by the collapse of an unidentified active granite drainage system.
Due to the ongoing rainy conditions and flood prone nature of the area, emergency repairs were completed, and the contract will be brought forward for ratification at the next City Council meeting. City Manager Zimmermann concluded by wishing Mayor Bass and Vice Mayor Halldin a happy birthday.
CONSENT CALENDAR
C1. Minutes of the March 24, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the March 24, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
C2. Proclamation Recognizing April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Action: Approved a Proclamation Recognizing April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month, and designate the Mayor to Sign the Proclamation on Behalf of the City Council.
C3. Amendments to the Rocklin Municipal Code Related to the Budget Process (Second Reading of Ordinance)
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1201 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Amending Sections 2.28.020, and Chapter 3.28 of the Rocklin Municipal Code Relating to the Preparation, Submission and City Council's Adoption of the Budget.
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C4. Northwest Rocklin General Development Plan Amendment (Second Reading of Ordinance)
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1202 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin amending the Northwest Rocklin General Development Plan to add "Retail Sales - Exterior Sales and Storage" as a permitted use and to allow deviations from off- street parking standards, both subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit within commercial zoning districts (Northwest Rocklin General Development Plan Amendment / PDG2026-0001).
C5. Amendments to Various Agreements for Legal Services Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-037 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Attorney to Execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Legal Services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.
B. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-038 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Attorney to Execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Special Counsel Legal Services with Civica Law Group, APC.
C6. Vacant Property Weed Abatement
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-039 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.
C7. City of Rocklin and Placer County Public Services Cooperation Agreement Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-040 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Public Services Cooperation Agreement between the County of Placer and the City of Rocklin Related to the Use of County-owned Properties within the City of Rocklin.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. C1 through C7, by Council Member Broadway, seconded by Council Member Gayaldo 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. Recognition of 2026 Leadership Award Recipient and 2026 Employee of the Year City Manager Aly Zimmermann presented the City Manager's Leadership Marble Award to Code Enforcement Program Manager Ryan Taylor and the Employee of the Year Granite Award to Paul Miovas.
Mayor Bass thanked both award recipients for their great service to the City.
P2. Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month, and Arts Commission Annual Report
Mayor Bass read the proclamation and presented it to the City of Rocklin Arts Commission.
Rocklin Arts Commission Annual Presentation
Action: Received a Presentation from the Rocklin Arts Commission.
Arts Commission Chair Pranil Shankar presented the item to the City Council.
Council Member Gayaldo expressed appreciation to the Arts Commissioners for their volunteer service, noting that art and music benefit students and the community, and support the City's vibrant strategic goal.
The Discussion Items were heard before Public Hearing Items.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH1. Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing and Approval of the Issuance of Exempt Facility Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the Benefit of Rocklin WJU 719, L.P.
Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-041 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Plan of Finance including the Issuance of Exempt Facility Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an Aggregate Outstanding Principal Amount Not to Exceed $115,000,000 to Finance and Refinance a Qualified Residential Rental Project for the Benefit of Rocklin WJU 719, L.P. (or an Affiliate), and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto.
Mayor Bass opened the public hearing for item PH1.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Lloyd Reber, field representative with Carpenters Local 46, addressed the City Council and urged that tax breaks for developers be tabled due to concerns regarding labor standards for publicly funded projects.
City Manager Zimmermann clarified that the City had no funds invested in the project being considered in PH1, noting that the developer had not requested any incentives or subsidies. City Council comments and discussion followed.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH1 by Council Member Broadway, seconded by Vice Mayor Halldin. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Bass
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
PH2. Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing and Approval of the Issuance of Exempt Facility Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the Benefit of Rocklin Sierra 703, L.P.
Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-042 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Plan of Finance including the Issuance of Exempt Facility Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an Aggregate Outstanding Principal Amount Not to Exceed $35,000,000 to Finance and Refinance a Qualified Residential Rental Project for the Benefit of Rocklin Sierra 703, L.P. (or an Affiliate), and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto.
Mayor Bass opened the public hearing for item PH2.
Management Analyst Megan Bressem presented the item to the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Mayor Bass closed the public hearing for item PH2.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH2 by Council Member Broadway, seconded by Vice Mayor Halldin. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Bass
Noes: None
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Absent: None
Abstain: None
The City Council recessed at 7:02 p.m. and reconvened at 7:09 p.m.
PH3. Granite Lakes Estates Development Agreement / Development Agreement, DA2024-0001
Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Action:
Introduced, Waived the Full Reading and Read by Title Only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Rocklin and Capital Equity Management Group, Inc. and Real Property Investment Pros, Inc., relative to the Granite Lake Estates Subdivision (Granite Lakes Estates Development Agreement / DA2024-0001).
Mayor Bass opened the public hearing for item PH3.
Principal Planner Nathan Anderson presented the item to the City Council.
Members of the City Council asked questions, which were responded to by Anderson, City Manager Zimmermann, Community
Development Director David Mohlenbrok, Associate Civil Engineer Lynn Toth, Deputy Director of Administrative Services Daniel Choe, City Attorney Matthew McOmber and project applicant Nick Alexander.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public addressed the City Council expressing concerns about the proposed project:
Ms. Carol Rubin
Mr. Justin Rozek
Ms. Jessica Rozek
Mr. Eric Feller
Mr. Joe Drab
Placer County Supervisor Anthony DeMattei
In response to a public comment, City Manager Zimmermann clarified that the February 17, 2026 Planning Commission meeting was continued to March due to issues with the the software system used to identify properties within a 600- foot radius for noticing requirements, resulting in inaccurate address data.
City Council comments and discussion followed. City staff addressed additional questions.
Mayor Bass closed the public hearing for item PH3.
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City Council comments and discussion continued.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH3 by Council Member Broadway, seconded by Council Member Janda, with the modification to Agreement Item 8 (Timing of Extension of Monument Springs Drive and Construction of Monument Springs Drive Bridge/Issuance of Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy) to replace "commencement" with "completion" of construction of the bridge foundations/abutments. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Bass
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Discussion Items were heard before Public Hearing Items.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
AB 481 - Military Equipment Report and Inventory: Annual Update Action: Introduced, Waived the Full Reading, and Read by Title Only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Adopting A Military Equipment Use Policy for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
Police Captain Luke Sincerny presented the item to the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Discussion Item No. D1 by Council Member Broadway, seconded by Council Member Janda. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Bass
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
D2. Amendments to Rocklin Municipal Code Chapter 5.22 to Implement the Short- Term Rental Facilitator Act of 2025
Action: Introduced, Waived the Full Reading and Read by Title Only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Amending Chapter 5.22 of the Rocklin Municipal Code Related to Short-Term Rentals to Establish Reporting, Listing, and Audit Requirements Applicable to Short-Term Rental Facilitators.
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Code Enforcement Program Manager Ryan Taylor presented the item to the City Council. Program Manager Taylor and City Manager Zimmermann addressed questions from the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Discussion Item No. D2 by Council Member Broadway, seconded by Vice Mayor Halldin. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Bass
Noes: Council Member Janda
Absent: None
Abstain: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Bass requested a future discussion on an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication for the Granite Lakes Estates project.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bass adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m.
David Bass, Mayo
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of April 14, 2026 as
approved by the Rocklin City Council.
vinta Sinah, Citv Clerk
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