INA 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 25, 2026
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
General Session 6:00 p.m.
-FINAL-
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bass called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Ken Broadway, Jill Gayaldo, Bill Halldin, Greg Janda Mayor David Bass
Absent:
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
Members of the City Council left the Council Chambers and convened Closed Session at 5:04 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95, Liability Claim. Claimant: Jason Boyer. Agency Claimed Against: City of Rocklin.
CS2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), Conference with Legal Counsel, Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of Litigation: two (2) potential cases.
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
Mayor Bass requested that Discussion Item No. D1 be heard prior to Public Hearing Item No. PH1.
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Mark Hoffman addressed the City Council sharing that the Placer Repertory Theater's 2026-2027 theatrical season would open in September and noted they were seeking event volunteers.
Ms. Betty Joe Smith addressed the City Council regarding concerns related to her trailer.
Mayor Bass directed staff to assist Ms. Smith in connecting with social services.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Vice Mayor Halldin reported attendance at the Western Placer Waste Management Authority meeting.
Council Member Gayaldo reported attendance at the Placer Mosquito Vector Control District Board meeting; attended a Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board meeting; she attended the 102nd birthday celebration for Rocklin resident Virginia; watched Sergeant Guillermo of the Rocklin Police Department perform the national anthem at a Sacramento Republic FC game during First Responders Night; and attended the swearing-in ceremony for four new Rocklin firefighters.
City Manager Zimmermann mentioned that the City was successful in being awarded the competitive federal SAFER grant which allowed the City to hire new firefighters; and noted that City facilities will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
C1. Minutes of the August 11, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council Action: Approved the Minutes of the August 11, 2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
C2. Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-131 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Making Appointments to the Arts Commission, Community Recognition Commission, and Planning Commission.
C3. Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act Plan Change Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-132 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 C4. Intention to Annex Placer Creek Apartments into Community Facilities District No. 1 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-133 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin of Intention to Annex Territory to Rocklin Community Facilities District No. 1 (Annexation No. 97) and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein (Placer Creek Apartments, APN 017-084-012-000).
C5. Intention to Annex Placer Creek Apartments into Community Facilities District No. 5 Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-134 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin of Intention to Annex Territory to Rocklin Community Facilities District No. 5 Anation No. 82) and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein (Placer Creek Apartments, APN 017-084-012-000).
Wildcat West Notice of Completion of Public Improvements Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-135 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the Public Work Known as Wildcat West (SD-2022-0001), Approving the Notice of Completion, and Authorizing and Directing the Senior Engineer to Execute Said Notice on Behalf of the City (KB Home Sacramento Inc., a California corporation).
CT. SACOG Federal Funding Program Application
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-136 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing Applications for Grant Funding from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) 2026 Federal Funding Programs; Authorizing the City Manager to Submit City of Rocklin SACOG 2026 Federal Funding Program Application Priorities; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Grant Documents and Timely Project Delivery Requirements.
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C8. Sunset Whitney Connector Bridge Mitigation Bank Credits - Delegation of Acquisition Authority to City Manager
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-137 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Repealing City Council Resolution No. 2026-099 and Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Necessary Documents for the Acquisition of Mitigation Bank Credits for the Sunset Whitney Connector Bridge Project.
C9. City of Rocklin Fire Department's State Mandated Annual Fire Inspection Report Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-138 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Acknowledging the City of Rocklin Fire Department's Compliance with Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.
C10. California State Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Award and Agreement Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-139 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting an Award from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the Regional Crash Response and Extrication Improvement Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Grant Agreement and Necessary Grant Documentation.
C11. CAD-to-CAD Solutions Agreement
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-140 of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Solutions Agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement and Subsequent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments from attendees in person or via Zoom.
Motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. C1 through C11, 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
PRESENTATIONS
P1. Oaths of Office for Incoming Commission Members
City Clerk Avinta Singh administered the Oath of Office to the following members:
• Patty Rosenberg • Michael Barron
• Bonnie Neumann • Jared Thomas
• Michelle Sutherland • Matilda Urieff (Youth
• Michele Vass Commissioner)
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P2. Summer Civic Career Program (SCCP) Presentation
Administrative Services Manager Meagan Bushey provided an overview of the 2026 Summer Civic Career Program.
Council Member Broadway expressed his appreciation to the Rocklin Unified School District (RUSD), the Rocklin Educational Excellence Foundation (REEF), and the City of Rocklin for developing the SCCP and providing an opportunity to students to learn more about civic government; and thanked the students for their participation in the program and their parents.
RUSD Superintendent Roger Stock thanked the City for recognizing the student participants and was appreciative of the partnership with the City and REEF.
Administrative Services Manager Meagan Bushey, along with the City Council, presented certificates and scholarship checks to the SCCP participants.
Council Member Gayaldo expressed pride in the work accomplished through the SCCP.
The City Council recessed at 6:37 p.m. and reconvened at 6:42 p.m.
Discussion Item No. D1 was heard before Public Hearing Item No. PH1.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
D1. Northwest Rocklin Community Parks Master Plan
Action: Received a Presentation of the Draft Master Plan for the Northwest Rocklin Community Parks and Provide Direction to Staff.
Parks and Recreation Director Veronica Tracy, along with Project Manager Sarah Crossley with the Melton Design Group, presented the Northwest Rocklin Community Parks Master Plan and addressed questions from the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Liza McGuirk addressed the City Council expressing her support of the draft Master Plan, noted community engagement was a foundation for the plan, thanked City staff, and stated that the plan provides the City with an opportunity to plan for the future as funding becomes available.
Mr. Travis Taylor addressed the City Council stating that as a youth sports parent and volunteer, while he supported the plan, encouraged that football and cheer be included as intended uses at Whitney Park, and referenced a letter submitted by FINAL Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2026 Rocklin City Council 5| Page
the Junior Thunder and Junior Wildcats programs.
Mr. Brandon Mullins addressed the City Council via Zoom regarding challenges with cyclists accessing fenced-off open space areas at Sonora Park which has caused damage to fences of adjacent properties. Mayor Bass indicated that City staff would contact Mr. Mullins regarding his concerns.
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Neil Bullock addressed the City Council expressing his support for the draft Master Plan as it would allow the City to prepare for the future and attract funding, and underscored the large number of workshops held which were highly publicized and well attended.
Mayor Bass emphasized the importance of balancing park opportunities for youth sports with the broader community, noting that youth sports create opportunities for local youth and serve as a driver of revenue, recognized the need to accommodate other sports such as cricket and football, and noted the potential to collaborate with RUSD for this effort.
City Manager Zimmermann thanked City staff, the consulting group, Parks and Recreation Commissioners, residents and the support received from the City Council for the collaborative approach taken, noted the project was a part of the City Council's Strategic Plan.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH1. Midas Apartments / Design Review, DR2026-0002; and Environmental, ENV2026- 0008
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 (Midas Apartments / ENV2026-0008).
B. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Design Review (Midas Apartments / DR2026-0002).
Mayor Bass opened the public hearing for Item No. PH1.
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, City Manager Zimmermann, and Community Development Director David Mohlenbrok
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On behalf of the project applicant including Waterford Property Company and Cypress Equity Investments, the following individuals addressed City Council questions:
Mr. Oren Hillel, Senior Director with Waterford Property Company Ms. Laura Keirstead, Managing Director with Cypress Equity Investments Ms. Mary Woltering, Architect with HRGA Architectures
Mr. Sean Rawson, Co-founder with Waterford Property Company Mr. Garrett Borges, Vice President with Cypress Equity Investments The City Council recessed at 8:44 p.m. and the public hearing reconvened at 8:56 p.m.
City Council questions continued, which were responded to by the project applicant team, Senior Planner Smithhart, and Assistant City Attorney DeeAnne Gillick
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following speakers addressed the City Council expressing concerns about the proposed Midas Apartments development project:
Mr. Geoff McLennan
Ms. Carolyn Hamilton
Mr. Bill Hamilton
Mr. Bud Davis
Ms. Kari Hamilton
Mr. John Souza
Mr. James Borrott
Ms. Kim Spear
Ms. Linda Killian
Ms. Joy Sanner
Mr. John Wall
Mr. Alan Sanchez
Mr. Mike Neumann
Mr. Bruce Lindorf
Mr. Jamahl (Zoom comment)
Mr. Jeff Stambuk
Mr. Matt Wisenborn
Ms. Karla Benedicto
The following speaker addressed the City Council expressing general support of the project and need for affordable housing:
Mr. Virgil Nelson
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There were no public comments from attendees via Zoom.
City Council comments and discussion followed. City Manager Zimmermann and Assistant City Attorney Gillick addressed additional questions for the City Council.
Mayor Bass closed the public hearing for Item No. PH1.
Motion to continue Public Hearing Item No. PH1 to a future City Council Meeting and to request that the applicant return with improvements to the project including emergency vehicle access on Midas Avenue, increased parking with the possibilit of a multistory parking garage, by Vice Mayor Halldin, seconded by Council Member Gayaldo.
Mr. Sean Rawson, project applicant, stated that they were committed to working with the City on items such as ingress and egress into the project; expressed concern about the financial feasibility of the project with the inclusion of structured parking or reduction in number of units for the project.
Vice Mayor Halldin withdrew his motion.
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, Vice Mayor Halldin made a motion to extend the length of the meeting to 11:15 p.m., seconded by Council Member Broadway. Passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin, Janda
Mayor Bass
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion to continue Public Hearing Item No. PH1 to a future City Council Meeting, by Vice Mayor Halldin, seconded by Council Member Gayaldo. Motion passed by the following vote
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Halldin
Noes: Council Member Janda
Mayor Bass
Absent: None
Abstain: None
A second motion was requested to include a date certain for the public hearing item.
Motion to continue Public Hearing Item No. PH1 to the October 13, 2026 City Council Meeting to be held in the Rocklin City Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. by FINAL Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2026 Rocklin City Council 8| Page
Council Member Janda, seconded by Council Member Broadway. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Broadway, Gayaldo, Janda
Mayor Bass
Noes: Vice Mayor Halldin
Absent: None
Abstain: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bass adjourned the meeting at 10:54 p.m. in memory of former Mayor Peter Hill.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of August 25, 2026 as
approved by the Rocklin City Council.
Avinta Singh,
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