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 28, 2026
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
General Session 6:00 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
-FINAL-
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bass called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Ken Broadway, Jill Gayaldo, Bill Halldin, Greg Janda Mayor David Bass
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
Members of the City Council left the Council Chambers and convened Closed Session at 5:05 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Members of the City Council returned to the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.
CS1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), Conference with Legal Counsel, Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of Litigation: one (1) potential case.
CS2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Conference with Labor Negotiators, Agency Representatives: City Manager Aly Zimmermann, Administrative Services Director Tameka Usher, and Jack Hughes; Employee Organization: City of Rocklin Public Service Employees, represented by AFSCME Council 57.
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CS3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Conference with Real Property Negotiators -- Acquisition of Rights of Way for the Monument Springs Bridge Project. Agency Negotiator for Each Identified Property: Aly Zimmermann, City Manager; and David Mohlenbrok, Community Development Director.
Properties and Respective Property's Negotiating Parties:
454-070-052, Vacant Land, Rocklin, CA 95677; Capital Equity Management Group, Inc.
046-450-013, 5001 Southside Ranch Rd, Rocklin, CA 95677; Arik Anderson & Miranda Anderson
045-120-066, 4185 Greenbrae Rd, Rocklin, CA 95677; Rocklin Bell Family, LLC 045-120-071, Vacant Land, Rocklin, CA 95677; Rocklin Bell Family, LLC 045-120-062, 4540 Monument Springs Rd, Rocklin, CA 95677; Myron B Woltering & Brenda S Woltering
045-410-001, 5397 Hidden Glen Dr, Rocklin, CA 95677; Cheryl Ann Stern 045-410-028, Vacant Land, Rocklin, CA 95677; Secret Ravine Estates Homeowner Association
045-110-067, 5450 China Garden Rd, Rocklin, CA 95677; Omkar Rocklin, Inc. 045-110-066, 5500 China Garden Rd, Rocklin, CA 95677; China Road, LLC Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment, or Both.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bass reported that the City Council had authorized the initiation of litigation for Closed Session Item No. CS1, and noted that Closed Session for Item No. CS3 would resume at the conclusion of General Session.
CALL GENERAL SESSION TO ORDER
Mayor Bass called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Rocklin Cub Scout Pack 102 led the pledge of allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
Mayor Bass requested to pull Item No. P1 as it did not require a presentation.
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
There were none.
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REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Council Member Broadway shared that he represented the Rocklin City Council and the South Placer/ Sacramento region at Sacramento Metro Chamber's 2026 Capitol-to- Capitol program in Washington D.C., and spoke about the region's priorities and transportation needs including the I-65 and I-80 connector.
Council Member Gayaldo attended the grand opening of the Rocklin Nugget Market; shared that on behalf of the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG), she visited the San Juan Apartments affordable housing project; attended a SACOG Board of Directors meeting; participated in the 2026 Capitol-to-Capitol program in Washington D.C. and spoke about local control and transportation needs; attended the 2026 Placer Justice Foundation Victim and Survivor Brunch event; attended the first concert held at Quarry Park Amphitheater; encouraged members of the public to attend the following upcoming events: the Rocklin Civic Celebration on May 2, 2026 at Johnson-Springview Park to include fireworks and drone show, and the Rocklin Heritage Street Faire on Front Street beginning at 10 a.m.
Vice Mayor Halldin reported attendance at the 2026 Placer Justice Foundation Victim and Survivor Brunch event; attended the 2026 Sierra College Gala event honoring retiring Executive Director Sonbol Aliabadi; attended the Sierra Pregnancy Health's Light and Life Gala event; and attended the very successful grand opening at the Whitney Ranch Nugget Market.
Council Member Janda reported attendance at a Pioneer Community Energy Board meeting; and shared that he will be attending the California Community Choice Association conference in May.
Mayor Bass thanked the members of the City Council who attended the annual Capitol- to-Capitol program as this was valuable for the organization; and attended the 2026 Placer Justice Foundation Victim and Survivor Brunch event.
City Manager Zimmermann invited the community to the Joint City Council and Planning Commission Workshop on May 5, 2026; invited members of the public to attend the May 2, 2026 Rocklin Civic Celebration: Red, White and Bluegrass event celebrating the City's birthday and honoring the nation's 250th birthday which would include kids activities, music, showcase community pride, and conclude with fireworks and a drone exhibit; and shared that the Heritage Street Fair and Civic Celebration event will be linked with a processional parade.
CONSENT CALENDAR
C1. Minutes of the April 14, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the April 14, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
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C2. Proclamation Declaring May 3-9, 2026 as Public Service Recognition Week Action: Approved a Proclamation Declaring May 3-9, 2026 as Public Service Recognition Week, and Designated the Mayor to Sign the Proclamation on Behalf of the City Council.
C3. Proclamation Declaring April 29, 2026 as Fentanyl Awareness Day Action: Approved a Proclamation Declaring April 29, 2026 as Fentanyl Awareness Day, and Designated the Mayor to Sign the Proclamation on Behalf of the City Council.
C4. Granite Lakes Estates Development Agreement / DA2024-0001 (Second Reading of Ordinance)
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1203 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 Lakes Estates Subdivision c(Granite Lakes Estates Development Agreement / DA2024-0001).
C5. Military Equipment Use Policy for Fiscal Year 2026/27 (Second Reading of Ordinance)
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1204 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
C6. Amendments to Rocklin Municipal Code Chapter 5.22 to Implement the Short- Term Rental Facilitator Act of 2025 (Second Reading of Ordinance) Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 1205 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.
C7. Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for Website Redesign, Hosting, and Ongoing Support Services - Amendment No. 1
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-043 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for Website Redesign, Hosting, and Ongoing Support Services.
C8. Various Personnel Updates
Action:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-044 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Deletion of One Administrative Assistant allocation, the Addition of One Senior Recreation Coordinator Allocation, and the Revised Public Service Employees (AFSCME) Salary Schedule.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-045 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Deletion of One Departmental Administrative Specialist Allocation and the Addition of One Legal Secretary Allocation in the Office of the City Attorney.
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C. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-046 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Approve a Side Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Rocklin and the Rocklin Police Officers' Association.
D. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-047 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin to Approve a Side Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Rocklin and the Rocklin Police Officers' Association.
C9. Pine Street Granite Drain Emergency Repair
Action:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-048 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Ratifying the Determination that An Emergency Existed Requiring the Immediate Expenditure of Public Money to Safeguard Life, Health, Property or Essential Public Services, and Ratifying the Contract with Glissman Excavating, Inc for Repair or Replacement of a Failed Storm Drain on Pine Street.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-049 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the Public Work Known as Pine Street Granite Drain Removal, Approving the Notice of Completion Thereof, and Authorizing and Directing the Execution and Recordation of Said Notice on Behalf of the City (Glissman Excavating, Inc.).
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. C1 through C9, by Council Member Broadway, seconded by Vice Mayor Halldin. Consent Item Nos. C1 through C5, and C7 through C9 passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Bass
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Council Member Janda registered a no vote for Consent Item No. C6. The item passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Mayor Bass
Noes: Council Member Janda
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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PRESENTATIONS
P1. Proclamation Declaring April 29, 2026 as Fentanyl Awareness Day Mayor Bass proclaimed April 29. 2026 as Fentanyl Awareness Day and stated that P1 did not require a presentation.
P2. 2026 Ruhkala Community Service Awards Presentation
Assistant to the City Manager Elizabeth Sorg introduced Community Recognition Chair Jane Davaransky who presented to the City Council, and along with Councilmembers, recognized the following honorees:
Greg Roberson - Individual Award
David Tietz - Individual Award
Samuel Ruitian Wang - Youth Award
RRUFF Healing Heroes - Group Award
Franklin G. Burris III - Pioneer Award
Susan Brooking - Pioneer Award
The City Council recessed at 6:56 p.m. and reconvened at 7:01 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH1. 2026-2027 Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-050 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Adoption of the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and File All Documents Required to Receive U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding.
Mayor Bass opened the public hearing for item PH1.
Management Analyst Gabrielle de Farcy presented the item to the City Council.
Members of the City Council asked questions, which were responded to by City Manager Zimmermann.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Louisa Arquilla, Chief Program Officer with Stand Up Placer, addressed the City Council and thanked the City for the funding recommendation.
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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. Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Ordinance Amendments / Zoning Ordinance Amendment, ZOA2026-0001 and Environmental, ENV2026-0003
Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Actions:
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-051 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin approving a Notice of Exemption (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Zoning Ordinance Amendments / ENV2026- 0003).
B. Introduced, Waived the Full Reading and Read by Title Only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Amending Rocklin Municipal Code - Title 17 (Zoning) Specific to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Zoning Ordinance Amendments / ZOA2026-0001).
Mayor Bass opened the public hearing for item PH2.
Senior Planner Bennett Smithhart presented the item to the City Council.
Members of the City Council asked questions, which were responded to by Senior Planner Smithhart and City Manager Zimmermann.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were none.
Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH2.A by Council Member Broadway, seconded by Council Member Janda. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Bass
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain: None
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Motion to approve Public Hearing Item No. PH2.B by Council Member Broadway, seconded by Council Member Janda. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Bass
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
D1. Inclusionary Housing Report and In-Lieu Fee Discussion Action: Provided Direction to Staff for the Adoption of an Inclusionary Housing In- lieu Fee and Revisions to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
Assistant to the City Manager Elizabeth Sorg presented the item to the City Council.
Members of the City Council asked questions, which were responded to by Assistant to the City Manager Sorg, City Manager Zimmermann, and Community Development Director David Mohlenbrok.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Jeff Short with the North State Building Industry Association (BIA), addressed the City Council and expressed support of any of the three possible fee scenarios for the in-lieu fee options, preferring a fee at $2.50 per square foot; and added that ADUs (accessory dwelling units) were a great tool for affordable housing.
Mr. Marcus LoDuca addressed the City Council and stated that the in-lieu fee option should help create a competitive advantage and generate funds to help with affordable housing production numbers.
Ms. Michele Vass expressed her appreciation to the City Council for consideration of the item and expressed her support for in-lieu fee option 1 as this would promote affordable housing in Rocklin.
Mr. Martin Davinsky representing Toll Brothers, addressed the City Council and agreed with BIA supporting a fee around $3 was competitive in the market; he recommended zoning properties higher density and with a restricted price point to generate a higher quantity of affordable housing units.
City Council comments and discussion followed.
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City Manager Zimmermann summarized the following: there was a majority consensus from the City Council supporting an in-lieu fee amount of $2.75 per square foot; staff would return with a fee resolution to adopt a fee prior to ordinance updates; the ordinance update would streamline three different criteria down to the 5%; staff would conduct research on ADUs which may include components requiring an update to the Housing Element as a part of the 6th cycle; and there were no fees to be applied on non-residential properties.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Halldin requested a future report on recent earthquake activity as many residents in the area do not acquire earthquake insurance.
Members of the City Council left the Council Chambers and reconvened Closed session at 8:41 p.m.
Members of the City Council returned to the Council Chambers at 8:59 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bass adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
David Bass, Mayor
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of April 28, 2026 as
approved by the Rocklin City Council.
Avinta Singh, City Cl
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