IN ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
ROCKLIN
CALIFORNIA
City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers
3970 Rocklin Rd. Rocklin, CA 95677
Website: www.rocklin.ca.us
August 11, 2026
Closed Session 5:30 p.m.
General Session 6:00 p.m.
-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 5:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
S1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 549569(d) 1), Conference with Leg n. racer countv superic
Court, Case NO. M-CV-0097248.
Members of the City Council returned to the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.
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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
There were no changes to the agenda.
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Greg Roberson, Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chair, addressed the City Council and introduced the new Chamber CEO Kathleen McCorry.
Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Kathleen McCorry addressed the City Council and expressed that she looked forward to working with the City of Rocklin.
Ritika Phanse addressed the City Council and spoke about the annual Teacher Appreciation event held in in May 2026 at Rocklin Elementary School organized by the organization Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Council Member Broadway participated in Rocklin Police Activities League (Rock PAL) back to school shop with a cop program, also supported by the Rocklin Rotary Club; participated in National Night Out on August 4, 2026 recognizing efforts by communities to keep their neighborhoods safe and thanked public safety staff for their involvement; and along with Vice Mayor Halldin and Council Member Gayaldo attended the ribbon cutting event for the new playground structure at Night Ridge Park.
Council Member Gayaldo reported attendance at the Placer Mosquito Vector Control District Board meeting; and attended a Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Transportation Committee meeting.
Vice Mayor Halldin commended Mayor Bass for his delivery at the State of the City event at Sierra College held on June 25, 2026; thanked Destiny Church for organizing two days of fireworks at their Celebrate America event; and shared that since May there were two FINAL Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2026 Rocklin City Council 2| Page
groundbreakings on affordable housing projects: the 110-unit Pacific Street Apartments and 180-unit The Steven senior apartment complex across from Sierra College, and noted that the 324-unit affordable housing complex by USA Properties on University Avenue was underway.
Council Member Janda reported attendance at the Pioneer Community Energy Board meeting.
City Manager Zimmermann shared that all Placer County Library locations will be closed on August 20, 2026 due to staff training and development; and shared that the City had launched its refreshed website: www.rocklin.ca.gov, expressing her appreciation to Management Analyst Haley Reid and City staff for their efforts to improve public accessibility and transparency and ensure compliance with state law.
CONSENT CALENDAR
C1. Minutes of the June 15, 2026, Special Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the June 15, 2026, Special Meeting of the City Council.
C2. Minutes of the June 23, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the June 23, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
C3. Legal Search Subscription Agreement Amendment
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-116 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Ratifying the Amendment to the Subscription Agreement with LexisNexis.
C4. Quarterly Treasurer's Report
Action: Received the Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026.
C5. Intention to Annex Quick Quack Lonetree Boulevard into Community Facilities District No. 1
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-117 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin of Intention to Annex Territory to Rocklin Community Facilities District No. 1 (Annexation No. 96) and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein (Quick Quack Lonetree Boulevard, APN 017-284-004-000).
C6. First Amendment to the Special Tax and Assessment District Administration Services Contract
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-118 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for Special Tax and Assessment District Administration Services with Willdan Financial Services.
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C7. Accounts Paid List: April to June 2026
Action: Received the Accounts Paid List for April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
C8. Various Personnel Updates
Action:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-119 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Negotiated Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Rocklin and AFSCME Council 57, Local 146 AFL-CIO Representing Rocklin Public Services Employees Bargaining Unit, for the Term of the July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029, and Adopting the Updated Salary Schedule.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-120 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Side Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Rocklin and AFSCME Council 57, Local 146 AFL-CIO Representing Rocklin Public Services Employees Bargaining Unit.
C. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-121 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Adopting the Corrected Consolidated Salary Schedule, Reflecting the Previously Approved Salary Adjustments for City Manager and City Attorney
D. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-122 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Side Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Rocklin and the Rocklin Firefighters, Local 522.
C9. Software License Platform Agreement Amendment
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-123 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Necessary Documents to Add Services to the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with Dell Marketing, L.P.
C10. Sunset Whitney Connector Bridge Contract Award
Action:
A. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-124 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts and a Mitigation Monitoring Program.
B. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-125 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding a Construction Contract for the Sunset Whitney Connector Bridge Project to Central Valley Engineering & Asphalt, Inc., Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract and Approve Change Orders, and Approving a Budget Appropriation.
C11. Sierra College Boulevard at I-80 Resurfacing Project Contract Award Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-126 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Awarding a Construction Contract for the Sierra College Boulevard at 1-80 FINAL Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2026 Rocklin City Council 4| Page
Resurfacing Project to George Reed Inc., Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract and Approve Change Orders.
C12. California Highway Patrol Grant Award
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-127 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin pproving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Cannabis Tax Fun rant Agreement with the Department of California Hiahway Patrol and Othe Necessary Documentation to Use the Grant Funds.
C13. Fiscal Year 2026/27 Irrigation and Landscaping Supply Purchases Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-128 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Goods and Supplies from Heritage Landscape Supply Group, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
C14. Construction Cooperation and Reimbursement Agreement with South Placer Municipal Utility District for Bluffs Phase I|
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-129 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Construction Cooperation and Reimbursement Agreement with South Placer Municipal Utility District for Sewer Improvements During the Bluffs Subdivision Reconstruction Phase I| Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
C15. Park Drive Dig Outs Project - Notice of Completion Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-130 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the Public Work Known as the Park Drive Dig Outs Project, Approving the Notice of Completion Thereof, and Authorizing and Directing the Execution and Recordation of Said Notice on Behalf of the City (JB-TC Ventures, LLC. DBA JB Bostick Company).
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments from attendees in person or via Zoom.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. C1 through C15, 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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH1. Sierra Wilds Apartments (Continued from May 12, 2026) / Environmental, ENV2025-0008; and Design Review, DR2025-0005
Action: Conducted a Public Hearing and Considered the Following Actions:
A. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Notice of Exemption / CEQA Determination (Sierra Wilds Apartments / ENV2025- 0008).
B. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Design Review (Sierra Wilds Apartments / DR2025-0005).
Mayor Bass opened the public hearing for Item No. PH1. He read a technical assistance letter on use-by-right processing under the Housing Element law which was received late in the afternoon on August 10, 2026 from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) urging approval of the project.
Principal Planner Nathan Anderson presented the item to the City Council.
Members of the City Council asked questions which were responded to by Principal Planner Anderson, City Manager Zimmermann, City Attorney Matthew McOmber, Fire Chief Reginald Williams, Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Brayton, and Community Development Director David Mohlenbrok.
Ms. Lauren Alexander, Project Manager with Pacific West Communities, Inc. addressed City Council questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following speakers addressed the City Council expressing concerns about the proposed Sierra Wilds Apartments development project:
Ms. Kathleen Patterson
Ms. Tiffany P
Ms. Cheryl Keller
Ms. Kate Livengood
Mr. Scott Simpson
Ms. Adrienne Garcia
Ms. Britt Hillison
Mr. Paul Brigearts
Mr. Syd Fong
Ms. Stefanie Baldonade
Ms. Carol Royal
Ms. Chrystee Boothby
Ms. Laura Crouch
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Mr. Dave Patterson
The City Council recessed at 8:01 p.m. and the public hearing reconvened at 8:12 p.m.
Public Comment resumed after the recess.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following speakers addressed the City Council expressing general support of the project and need for affordable housing:
Mr. Virgil Nelson
Ms. Elizabeth Gonzalez
The following speakers addressed the City Council expressing concerns about the proposed Sierra Wilds Apartments development project:
Ms. Lorinda Odell
Ms. Hadi Pojda
Ms. Tina Laube
Ms. Amy Hansen
Ms. Denise Morgan
Mr. Shane Steffen
Mr. Oscar Hernandez
Mr. David McClain
Mr. Brent Boothby
Mr. Dan King
Ms. Shelly Burba
Ms. Susan Weckter
Ms. Hailey Fowler
Ms. Jessica Brenner
Ms. Tarah Crow
Ms. Mandy Fong
Ms. Brandi Armstrong
Mr. Peter Liu
Ms. Mina Zheng
Mr. John Nguyen
Ms. Julia Becker
Ms. Lindsay Roche
RUSD Board Trustee Derek Counter
Mr. Alan Guillen Sanchez
Mr. Umer Waris
Ms. Joy T
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Mr. Nelson Medeiros
Mr. Sam Bacal-Graves, attorney with Stoel Rives representing the applicant, addressed City Council questions during the public comment period.
There were no public comments from attendees via Zoom.
City Council comments and discussion followed. Project Manager Alexander addressed questions for the City Council that were raised during the public comment period.
The City Council recessed at 10:28 p.m. and the public hearing reconvened at 10:37 p.m.
City Council comments and discussion continued.
Due to the City Council meeting approaching 11:00 p.m. and per the City Council Procedural Rules for extending the time of adjournment for hearings in progress, Council Member Broadway made a motion to extend the length of the meeting, seconded by Vice Mayor Halldin. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Bass
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
The City Council requested further information on the following topics of concern as related to the proposed project: emergency vehicle access by the Fire Department; impacts of construction on health and safety of students including a construction management plan; clarification on a potential deceleration lane; noise impacts on students and their ability to learn; and to provide additional time for staff to review the legal questions raised in recent letters submitted for the project.
Motion to continue Public Hearing Item No. PH1 to the September 22, 2026 City Council Meeting to be held in the Rocklin City Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. 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
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Broadway requested information on managing damage to City parks resulting from regular use.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bass adjourned the meeting at 11:14 p.m.
David Bass, Mayor
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of August 11, 2026 as
approved by the Rocklin City Council.
Avinta Singh, City Clerk
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