ROCKLIN CITY COUNCIL
City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers
3970 Rocklin Rd. Rocklin, CA 95677
Website: www.rocklin.ca.us
August 12, 2025
Closed Session 5:30 p.m.
General Session 6:00 p.m.
DAVID BASS, Vice Mayor
KEN BROADWAY, Council Member
BILL HALLDIN, Council Member
GREG JANDA, Council Member
MATTHEW MCOMBER, City Attorney
DANIEL CHOE, City Treasurer
AVINTA SINGH, City Clerk
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The City of Rocklin welcomes your interest and involvement in the City's legislative process. The City Council has established a procedure for addressing the Council. Persons wishing to address the City Council are asked to voluntarily complete and submit a speaker identification sheet to the City Clerk. Speaker identification sheets are available near the entrance of the Council Chambers. For items listed on the agenda, any person may address the City Council at the time the item is considered. Speakers are requested to restrict their comments to the item as it appears on the agenda and stay within the required three-minute time limit. The Brown Act does not permit the City Council to take action on items brought up under Citizens Addressing the City Council.
WRITINGS RECEIVED AFTER AGENDA POSTING
Any writing or documents related to an agenda item for this meeting provided to the City Council, Public Financing Authority or Successor Agency will be made available for public inspection at City Hall, 3970 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, during normal business hours.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in this meeting or other services in conjunction with this meeting, including receiving notices, agendas, and other writings in appropriate alternative formats, please contact our office at (916) 625-5560 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed so that we may make every reasonable effort to accommodate you.
LEVINE ACT PROVISIONS
The Levine Act requires a party (or the party’s agent(s)) to a proceeding before the City of Rocklin that involves any action or consideration to their contract, license, permit, or other entitlement for use, to disclose any campaign contribution made to a City elected or appointed officer (including Councilmembers, Planning Commissioners, and members of other City boards and commissions)
totaling more than $500 within the 12 months before the City decision.
AUDIO/VISUAL PRESENTATIONS
If making a presentation regarding an agenda item, all audio/visual materials must be submitted to the City Clerk or Secretary at least 72 hours in advance. The City is not responsible for the compatibility or operation of non-city devices or the functionality of non-city presentations.
POSTING OF AGENDA
In accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) this agenda was posted on the City's bulletin board at City Hall, 3970 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, and City of Rocklin website at www.rocklin.ca.us.
AGENDA
The City of Rocklin welcomes your interest and involvement in the City's legislative process. The City Council has established a procedure for addressing the Council. Persons wishing to address the City Council are asked to voluntarily complete and submit a speaker identification sheet to the City Clerk. Speaker identification sheets are available near the entrance of the Council Chambers. For items listed on the agenda, any person may address the City Council at the time the item is considered. Speakers are requested to restrict their comments to the item as it appears on the agenda and stay within the required three-minute time limit. The Brown Act does not permit the City Council to take action on items brought up under Citizens Addressing the City Council.
Any writing or documents related to an agenda item for this meeting provided to the City Council, Public Financing Authority or Successor Agency will be made available for public inspection at City Hall, 3970 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, during normal business hours.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in this meeting or other services in conjunction with this meeting, including receiving notices, agendas, and other writings in appropriate alternative formats, please contact our office at (916) 625-5560 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed so that we may make every reasonable effort to accommodate you.
The Levine Act requires a party (or the party’s agent(s)) to a proceeding before the City of Rocklin that involves any action or consideration to their contract, license, permit, or other entitlement for use, to disclose any campaign contribution made to a City elected or appointed officer (including Councilmembers, Planning Commissioners, and members of other City boards and commissions)
totaling more than $500 within the 12 months before the City decision.
If making a presentation regarding an agenda item, all audio/visual materials must be submitted to the City Clerk or Secretary at least 72 hours in advance. The City is not responsible for the compatibility or operation of non-city devices or the functionality of non-city presentations.
In accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) this agenda was posted on the City's bulletin board at City Hall, 3970 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, and City of Rocklin website at www.rocklin.ca.us.
MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
The public may listen to audio or view the meeting via live stream at https://www.rocklin.ca.us/agendas-minutes.
For those that do not plan on attending in person, but wish to make a public comment during the meeting, public comments will be accepted in email form until 3:00 p.m. on the meeting day. Public comments should be submitted to the City Clerk at PublicComments@rocklin.ca.us. Emailed public comments will be distributed to City Council and treated as a public record.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
CS1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), Conference with Legal Counsel, Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation - One Case.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
CALL GENERAL SESSION TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA REVIEW
CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
This is an opportunity for public comment on matters not listed on the agenda. Public comment on items listed on the agenda will be taken when the agenda item is called.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Reports from the City Council will include any AB1234 Reports.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion. Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration.
C1. Minutes of the June 24, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council
Approve the Minutes of the June 24, 2025 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
C2. Minutes of the July 30, 2025 Special Meeting of the City Council
Approve the Minutes of the July 30, 2025 Special Meeting of the City Council.
C3. Appointments to Various City Commissions
- Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Making Appointments to the Arts Commission.
- Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Making an Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
- Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Making Appointments to the Community Recognition Commission.
C4. Robbins and Holdaway Contract Amendment No. 3
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Attorney to Execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement Between the City of Rocklin and Robbins and Holdaway for Legal Services.
C5. Affordable Housing Agreement for Estia at Rocklin
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Estia at Rocklin Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
C6. Affordable Housing Agreement for Quarry Row
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Affordable Housing Agreement for the Quarry Row project and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into the Agreement.
C7. Quarry Row Final Map
- Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Final Map of Quarry Row Subdivision/(SD-2016-0003) and Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
- Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Subdivision Landscaping Agreement of Quarry Row Subdivision (SD-2016-0003).
C8. Quarterly Treasurer's Report
Receive the Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2025.
C9. Amending the Appropriations Limit for the City and the Special Districts for Fiscal Year 2024/25
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Amending the Appropriations Limit for the City of Rocklin and the Special Districts for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
C10. 2025-2028 Memorandum of Understanding with Rocklin Firefighters, Local 522
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Negotiated Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Rocklin and the Rocklin Firefighters, Local 522, for the term of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 and Adopt the Updated Fire Salary Schedule.
C11. City of Rocklin Fire Department's State Mandated Annual Fire Inspection Report
Adopt a Resolution 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.
C12. California Highway Patrol Grant - Award
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Ratifying the Grant Application Submitted to the Department of California Highway Patrol and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Grant Agreement.
C13. California State Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Ratifying the Submission of the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Application for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) and Accepting an Award in the amount of $70,000 and Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Grant Agreement and Necessary Grant Documentation.
C14. Masonry Wall Repair - Notice of Completion
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Accepting the Public Work Known as the Masonry Wall Repair, Approving the Notice of Completion Thereof, and Authorizing and Directing the Execution and Recordation of Said Notice on Behalf of the City (Hinkley’s Masonry).
C15. Vehicle and Equipment Purchases
- Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of Ten (10) 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Vehicles From Winner Chevrolet and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase the Vehicles.
- Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Vactor Trailer from RDO Equipment Company and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase the Vactor Trailer.
C16. Janitorial Services Agreement
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Authorizing Awarding the Contract for Janitorial Services of City Owned Facilities to Pride Industries One, Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement with Pride Industries.
C17. Utility Construction Cooperation and Reimbursement Agreement
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Construction Cooperation and Reimbursement Agreement with South Placer Municipal Utility District (SPMUD) for Sewer Improvements During the Bluffs Subdivision Road Reconstruction Phase I Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with South Placer Municipal Utility District.
PRESENTATIONS
In addition to those items listed on the agenda, the Mayor may add additional ceremonial matters.
P1. Oaths of Office for Incoming Arts Commission, Community Recognition Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission Members
P2. Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District Annual Update
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearings may be reordered by the Mayor with the consent of the legislative body.
PH1. Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing and Approval of the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the Benefit of Rocklin 688, L.P.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider the Following Action:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Plan of Finance including the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority to Finance and Refinance a Qualified Residential Rental Project for the Benefit of Rocklin 688, L.P., and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto.
PH2. Rocklin Municipal Code Kennel Ordinance Amendments / Zoning Ordinance Amendment, ZOA2025-0002
(Continued from June 24, 2025)
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider the Following Action:
Introduce, Waive the Full Reading and Read by Title Only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Amending Rocklin Municipal Code Section 17.64.070 - Kennels. (Kennel Ordinance / ZOA2025-0002).
PH3. Whitney Walk Residential / Environmental, ENV2025-0007; General Development Plan, PDG2024-0002; Design Review, DR2024-0005; Tentative Subdivision Map, SD2024-0001; Tree Preservation Permit, TRE2024-001
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider the Following Actions:
- Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving an Addendum to the 2015 Sunset Hills Townhomes Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and to the 2016 South Whitney Mixed-Use Townhomes and Medical Center Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) (Whitney Walk Residential / ENV2025-0007);
- Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Design Review (Whitney Walk Residential / DR2024-0005);
- Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Tentative Map and an Oak Tree Preservation Permit (Whitney Walk Residential / SD2024-0001 and TRE2024-0001);
- Introduce, Waive the Full Reading and Read by Title Only, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Repealing Ordinance No. 1036 (Sunset Hills Townhomes General Development Plan) and Ordinance No. 1052 (South Whitney Mixed Use General Development Plan), and Adopting the Whitney Walk General Development Plan (Whitney Walk Residential / PDG2024-0002).
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Discussion Items include oral presentations including those recommending "receive and file".
D1. Build Up Rocklin Program - Agreement with Growth Factory and Budget Amendment
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a Professional Services Agreement for the Continuation of the Build Up Rocklin Program, Establishing a Grant Program in Support of Participating Businesses, and Approving a Budget Amendment.
D2. City of Rocklin 2025-2027 Strategic Plan
Affirm the Outcomes of the 2025-2027 Strategic Planning Process and Provide Direction to Staff on the Proposed Two-Year Work Plan Items.
D3. City Manager Employment Agreement
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving a City Manager Employment Agreement with Alexandra Zimmermann and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreement.
D4. City Attorney Employment Agreement - Second Amendment
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving the Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the City Attorney and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Amendment.
D5. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and In-Lieu Fee Program
- Receive a Staff Report of the Possible Timeframes that Could Be Implemented for Potential Adoption of an Inclusionary Housing Program and Provide Direction to Staff.
- Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rocklin Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Contract Amendment with Keyser Marston Associates for the Creation of an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and Establishment of an In-Lieu Fee.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT