Rocklin public meetings in 2024

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will nominate and appoint a chair and vice chair for the 2025 calendar year. The agenda also includes discussion items on park assignments, the department's 2025 events and sponsorships, and a manager's update. A consent calendar item to approve the November 13, 2024 meeting minutes is scheduled.

• Appointment of Parks and Recreation Commission Chair for 2025
• Appointment of Parks and Recreation Commission Vice Chair for 2025
• Discussion of Parks and Recreation Department 2025 Events and Sponsorships
• Discussion of Parks and Recreation Commission Park Assignments

City Council

This meeting includes a public hearing on the 2021-2029 Housing Element Program 10 to rezone sites for housing, requiring adoption of a General Plan Amendment and a new Residential Minimum Density Overlay Zone. The Council will also certify election results, elect a mayor and vice mayor, and consider a consent calendar with items including a grant for homelessness services, a contract for City Hall remodel design, budget adjustments, a second reading of an ordinance banning motorized vehicles in recreation areas, and personnel updates.

• PH1 – Public hearing on Housing Element Program 10: site inventory rezone and General Plan Amendment (ENV2024-0012, GPA2024-0003)
• C4 – Grant agreement with The Gathering Inn for homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing (FY 2024/25)
• C5 – Award of contract to 19six Architects for City Hall Remodel Project design services
• C12 – Second reading of ordinance amending Municipal Code to prohibit motorized vehicles in recreation areas and add enforcement
• D1 – Status update on 2022–2025 Economic Development Strategy and direction on collaboration with Growth Factory

City Council Special

The Rocklin City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the history and current plans for the Clover Valley Development. This is a discussion item only; no decisions are on the agenda.

• Discussion of Clover Valley Development – History and Current Plans

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a three-year time extension for a retail pad building design review, a major apartment project on University Avenue requiring a general plan amendment and rezoning of 12.72 acres, and modifications to the BARRO overlay zone. The Commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive public comment.

• Rocklin Retail Pad Building Time Extension 2 – three-year extension for Design Review DR2016-0005
• University Avenue Apartments – general plan amendment to change 0.41 acre from Recreation Conservation to Mixed Use, and rezoning 12.72 acres from light industrial/open space to PD-22+ residential
• BARRO Zone Modifications – zoning ordinance amendment amending Chapter 17.59 and adding approximately 5 acres to the Business Attraction, Retention, and Revitalization Overlay
• Atherton Dog Hotel and Office Headquarters conditional use permit and design review – continued off calendar
• Approval of minutes from November 5, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

City Council Special

This special meeting's only substantive item is a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: City of Rocklin v. Legacy Family Adventures and David Busch. No public decisions or other actions are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(1) for existing litigation: City of Rocklin v. Legacy Family Adventures and David Busch, El Dorado Superior Court Case No. PC2019039

City Council - Cancellation

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is December 10, 2024.

Community Recognition Commission

The Rocklin Community Recognition Commission will approve past meeting minutes and receive staff presentations on community outreach and the 2025 Ruhkala Community Service Awards. The body will also discuss drafting new procedural rules for its own operations. These items focus on how the city recognizes local volunteers and manages its internal processes. Residents can attend to learn about award nominations or provide feedback on commission procedures.

• Approve minutes from May 15 and August 21, 2024 meetings
• Review staff presentation on marketing for community award nominations
• Discuss planning for the 2025 Ruhkala Community Service Awards
• Provide feedback on drafting new Commission procedural rules
• Open session for citizens to address the commission on non-agenda items

City Council Special

The Rocklin City Council will hold a closed session to evaluate the City Manager's performance. During the general session, the council will act on a consent calendar including grant awards, contract amendments, and public works projects. Two public hearings are scheduled: one on amending the municipal code to prohibit motorized vehicles in recreation areas, and another on annexing a property into Community Facilities District No. 1 to levy a special tax.

• Public Hearing PH1: Ordinance to amend Rocklin Municipal Code sections 12.20.045(C) and add 12.20.046 to prohibit motorized vehicles in recreation areas
• Public Hearing PH2: Annexation of West Stanford Ranch Public Storage (APN 017-086-013-000) into Community Facilities District No. 1, authorizing a special tax
• Consent item C2: Ratification and acceptance of a $75,000 Office of Traffic Safety grant for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
• Consent item C4: Authorization to purchase a XIROS DR Portable X-Ray System under a Homeland Security grant
• Consent item C10: Amendments to contracts for Sunset Whitney Recreation Area improvements with Melton Design Group and RSC Engineering

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Rocklin Parks and Recreation Commission will honor former Parks and Recreation Manager Shawn Darling for 35 years of service and administer the oath of office to incoming Commissioner Neil Bullock. The commission will also receive an annual report from Rocklin Girls Fastpitch and consider a commemorative tree and bench donation application. Discussion items include park assignments and an update on the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area.

• Recognition of Shawn Darling for 35 years of service
• Oath of office for new Parks and Recreation Commissioner Neil Bullock
• Annual report presentation from Rocklin Girls Fastpitch
• Approval of a commemorative tree and bench donation by Lisa Malatesta
• Discussion of Sunset Whitney Recreation Area update

City Council - Cancellation

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024 has been canceled. The next special meeting is set for November 19, 2024. This agenda contains no substantive items, only a cancellation notice.

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee will elect a new chairperson, review consent calendar items including minutes and quarterly treasurer's reports for quarters ending March 31 and June 30, 2024, and receive an update on the City of Rocklin Pooled Investment Portfolio. The committee also will receive the adopted Legislative Policy No. 1 - Investment Policy.

• Selection of Committee Chairperson
• Quarterly Treasurer's Report for quarter ending March 31, 2024
• Quarterly Treasurer's Report for quarter ending June 30, 2024
• Legislative Policy No. 1 - Investment Policy (received)
• Presentation on City of Rocklin Pooled Investment Portfolio

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a pre-zoning for the West Rocklin Annexation (parcels 365-020-076 and 017-276-003) and a General Plan Amendment and Rezone implementing the 2021-2029 Housing Element's Inventory of Sites for Housing. The Commission will also consider adopting updated Rules of Operating Procedure. Action on the hearings is limited to recommending approval to the City Council.

• West Rocklin Annexation Pre-Zoning: recommend pre-zoning parcel 365-020-076 to Planned Development-24+ and parcel 017-276-003 to Planned Development-Business Professional/Commercial
• Housing Element Program 10: recommend General Plan Amendment and creation of Residential Minimum Density Overlay Zone (RMDO) for identified housing sites
• Addendum to 2012 General Plan EIR for the housing rezone
• Updated Rules of Operating Procedure for the Planning Commission (replacing Resolution PC-2019-08)
• Approval of minutes from August 6 and October 1, 2024 meetings

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session on existing litigation and labor negotiations before the public meeting. The consent calendar includes numerous items, notably awarding a construction contract for the Whitney Ranch Parkway Widening Project, accepting a state grant for the Sunset Whitney Connector Bridge, and authorizing a sewer easement purchase for the Atherton Sewer Truck Line Upgrade. Other items include pest control services, City Attorney employment amendment, and IT purchasing authorizations.

• Award construction contract for Whitney Ranch Parkway Widening to Carone and Company, Inc.
• Accept state grant funds for Sunset Whitney Connector Bridge
• Authorize purchase of sewer easement at 695 Menlo Drive for Northwest Rocklin Sewer Annexation
• Award pest control services contract to Advanced Integrated Pest Management, Inc.
• Approve first amendment to City Attorney employment agreement

CANCELED - Parks and Recreation Commission

The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for October 9, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on November 13, 2024.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for November 13, 2024

City Council

The Rocklin City Council will consider adopting an ordinance repealing and replacing sections of the municipal code related to service fees (second reading). The consent calendar includes several contract awards and agreements, such as fuel purchases, a construction contract for ADA ramps, a landscape maintenance agreement, and an annexation into Community Facilities District No. 1. A closed session is scheduled for anticipated litigation.

• Second reading of ordinance to establish service fees (C4)
• Authorize fuel and lubricant purchases from Hunt & Sons under SACOG cooperative agreements (C5)
• Award contract for Bluffs Subdivision ADA ramps to FBD Vanguard Construction (C6)
• Intention to annex West Stanford Ranch Public Storage into CFD No. 1 (C3)
• Approve Intelligent Transportation System services agreement with Astound Broadband (C9)

City Council Special

The City Council will interview candidates to fill a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Interview candidates for appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Panda Express Whitney Ranch project, considering approval of a mitigated negative declaration and design review. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Rocklin Zoning Update and an announcement of a future hearing on the Housing Element Program 10 site inventory. Procedural items include approval of June 18, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Panda Express at Whitney Ranch: Design Review DR2023-0013 and Environmental ENV2023-0012, with staff recommending approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Design Review
• Presentation on Rocklin Zoning Update
• Announcement of October 15, 2024, Planning Commission meeting for General Plan Amendment and Zoning Code Amendment related to Housing Element Program 10-Inventory of Sites for Housing due to noticing error
• Approval of minutes from the June 18, 2024, Planning Commission meeting (continued from August 6, 2024)
• Discussion of updated meeting procedures

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance that repeals and replaces sections of the Rocklin Municipal Code related to the establishment of service fees. The consent calendar includes a resolution supporting Proposition 36 and several contract amendments for consulting, engineering, and maintenance services. The council will also enter closed session for anticipated litigation and a performance evaluation of the city attorney.

• Public hearing on ordinance to update service fees (PH1)
• Resolution supporting Proposition 36 on drug and theft penalties (C5)
• Amendment to contract with Dokken Engineering for Monument Springs Drive Bridge improvements (C6)
• Contract with Four Star Building Maintenance for parks restroom cleaning and services (C7)
• Proclamation honoring Michael R. Lee for 40 years of public service (C3)

Parks and Recreation Commission

This meeting is primarily informational, with no action items except approving the August 14 meeting minutes. The commission will hear a quarterly financial report for April–June 2024, an update on recreation programs and special events, a discussion on park assignments, and a department report. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve August 14, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Informational update on recreation programs and special events
• Discussion on Parks and Recreation Commission park assignments
• Quarterly financial report for April–June 2024
• Parks and Recreation Department report (informational only)

City Council

The Rocklin City Council will hold a public hearing and consider authorizing up to $50 million in revenue obligations for Rocklin Academy's educational facilities. The council will also decide on an energy efficiency grant agreement, a declaration of exempt surplus land at 5240 Front Street, an amended joint powers agreement for Pioneer Community Energy, and an internet services contract with Astound Business Solutions. Other items include accepting the Rocklin Road at Pacific Street roundabout project and approving the 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for HUD.

• Public hearing for TEFRA revenue obligations up to $50M for Rocklin Academy educational facilities
• Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant agreement with U.S. Department of Energy
• Declaration of exempt surplus land at 5240 Front Street (APN 010-144-003-000)
• Second Amended Joint Powers Agreement for Pioneer Community Energy
• Acceptance of Rocklin Road at Pacific Street roundabout project (George Reed, Inc.)

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee will review the design of the South Grove Street Apartments (DR2024-0002) in the Quarry District. Staff finds the design generally consistent with district guidelines and requests the committee provide feedback and direction, and if appropriate, recommend approval to the Planning Commission. The committee will also receive reports from city staff.

• South Grove Street Apartments design review (DR2024-0002) in Quarry District
• Staff recommendation to find design generally consistent with Quarry Architectural District guidelines
• Committee to provide feedback and direction on architectural design, finishes, and materials

City Council

The Rocklin City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a privately operated recreational training facility (Rock Baseball Training Facility). The consent calendar includes approval of a grant agreement with The Gathering Inn for homelessness prevention services, a plan for remaining ARPA funds, and final map approval for the Wildcat West subdivision. A presentation will be given on the Zone Rocklin zoning ordinance update project, and the council will meet in closed session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation.

• Grant agreement with The Gathering Inn for homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing services (FY 2024/25)
• Remaining ARPA funds expenditure plan
• Wildcat West subdivision final map approval and improvement/landscaping agreements
• Rock Baseball Training Facility conditional use permit (U2024-0003)
• Zone Rocklin zoning ordinance and map update project presentation

Community Recognition Commission

The Rocklin Community Recognition Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve May 2024 meeting minutes and discuss the 2024 Wall of Recognition. Commissioners will review nominations and provide a recommendation to the City Council, and receive a presentation on ceremony planning.

• Approve meeting minutes from May 15, 2024
• Review and recommend 2024 Wall of Recognition nominations to City Council
• Receive planning presentation for 2024 Wall of Recognition ceremony

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will review the June 19, 2024, special meeting minutes. Discussion items include new commissioner introductions, park assignments, a Rec Swim update, and a department report. Staff will also provide presentations regarding current Parks Division operations and the 2024 Rocklin Maker Faire.

• Approval of June 19, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes
• New Commissioner's Introduction discussion
• Parks and Recreation Commission Park Assignments discussion
• Rec Swim update discussion
• Parks Division operations presentation

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent calendar of 16 items, including a resolution of intent to annex two islands of county property adjacent to State Route 65 (West Rocklin Annexation). Public hearings will be held on annexing two Vista Oaks parcels into Community Facilities District No. 1 and establishing a future annexation area for Community Facilities District No. 5. A closed session is scheduled for anticipated litigation.

• Resolution of intent to annex two county parcels adjacent to SR 65 (West Rocklin Annexation)
• Public hearing to annex two Vista Oaks parcels into Community Facilities District No. 1
• Approval of property acquisition agreement for Sierra College Boulevard Widening Project
• Award of construction agreement for Woodside Drainage Repair to Central Valley Engineering & Asphalt, Inc.
• Approval of PG&E contract for Blue Oaks Boulevard Pedestrian Signal Project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a conditional use permit for a Rock Baseball Training Facility, a conditional use permit for Animal Urgent Care of Rocklin, and a design review for the Chapa-De Indian Health South Placer Facility. The commission also will consider approving minutes from July 18, 2024.

• Rock Baseball Training Facility: Conditional Use Permit U2024-0003 and environmental exemption ENV2024-0006
• Animal Urgent Care of Rocklin: Conditional Use Permit U2024-0002 and environmental exemption ENV2024-0009
• Chapa-De Indian Health South Placer Facility: Design Review DR2023-0014 and Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV2023-0016

City Council - Cancellation

The regular meeting of the Rocklin City Council scheduled for July 23, 2024 has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on August 13, 2024.

City Council - Cancellation

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for July 9, 2024 has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on August 13, 2024.

CANCELED - Parks and Recreation Commission

The City of Rocklin Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting scheduled for June 12, 2024, has been canceled. A special meeting is scheduled for June 19, 2024.

City Council

The Rocklin City Council meets in regular session with a closed session on existing litigation. The consent calendar includes adoption of the Military Equipment Use Policy for FY2024-25, approval of various contracts including railroad engineering services, and purchase of four police vehicles. The council will also consider appointments, budgets, and annexations.

• Second reading of ordinance to adopt Military Equipment Use Policy for FY2024-25
• Award professional services contract to Kimley-Horn for At-Grade Railroad Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements Project
• Purchase four Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles from Winner Chevrolet
• Approve annexation of Vista Oaks (APNs 046-010-007-000 and 046-020-003-000) into Community Facilities District No. 1
• Award multiple on-call contracts for fire plan review and inspection services to 4LEAF, Bureau Veritas, Shums Coda, CSG Consultants, and BPR

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee will consider the revised architecture for the University Avenue Apartments project in the University Architectural District. Staff recommends the committee approve the design and forward it to the Planning Commission, or provide alternative direction. The committee will also hear staff reports.

• University Avenue Apartments design review in University Architectural District

Parks and Recreation Commission

This special meeting of the Rocklin Parks and Recreation Commission includes informational presentations on the parks budget, recreational swim, special events, park assignments, and a department report. The consent calendar includes approval of May 8 meeting minutes and a commemorative bench donation application by John Tucker. No action is needed on most items; the bench donation and minutes are up for approval.

• Approve May 8, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Approve location of commemorative bench donation submitted by John Tucker
• Parks and Recreation Budget Presentation (informational only)
• Recreational Swim Update (informational only)
• Special Events Update (informational only)

Planning Commission

The Rocklin Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit for the Veterinary Medical Center of Rocklin (U2024-0001). The commission also will consider approving the minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. A related annexation item (ANEX2022-0002) has been pulled from the agenda.

• Veterinary Medical Center of Rocklin / Conditional Use Permit U2024-0001 and environmental exemption ENV2024-0005
• West Rocklin Annexation Resolution of Intent (ANEX2022-0002) – pulled from agenda
• Approval of May 21, 2024 Planning Commission minutes

City Council

The council will consider adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy for FY 2024-25 and receive the annual AB 481 report. They will also hold public hearings to levy assessments for Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 and Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2. Consent items include calling the November 2024 general municipal election, accepting grant funds, approving road projects, and increasing spending for fuel and vehicle services.

• AB 481 Military Equipment Use Policy adoption and inventory report
• Public hearing on Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 assessments for FY 2024/25
• Public hearing on Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 assessments
• Resolution calling November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
• Increase in spending authority with Hunt & Sons, Inc. and Golden State Emergency Vehicle Service

City Council Special

The City Council will conduct interviews and deliberate on appointments to the Board of Appeals, Community Recognition Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting is otherwise ceremonial.

• Interview candidates for Board of Appeals, Community Recognition Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission
• Deliberation and recommendation of appointments to these bodies

City Council

The Rocklin City Council will review the FY 2024/25 draft operating budget and 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program and provide direction. They will also consider a consent calendar including a side letter with the Rocklin Firefighter's Union on holiday hours, approval of a T-Mobile cell tower collocation at Twin Oaks Park, and purchase of three unmarked police vehicles, among other routine items.

• Review of FY 2024/25 draft budget and 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (Discussion Item 4A)
• Side Letter with Rocklin Firefighter's Union modifying holiday hours (Consent 2B)
• T-Mobile cell tower collocation at Twin Oaks Park - communications site license amendment (Consent 2D)
• Purchase of three unmarked police vehicles (Consent 2M)
• Award of construction contract for Whitney Park parking lot extension for bicycle pump track (Consent 2J)

Planning Commission

The Rocklin Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: two requests for two-year time extensions on previously approved design reviews and a conditional use permit, and a certificate of compliance for a parcel on Dominguez Road. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting.

• Two-year extension for Design Review DR2018-0012 (Rocklin West Pad I)
• Two-year extension for Design Review DR2020-0006 and Conditional Use Permit U2020-0004 (Lyon Oil Change)
• Certificate of Compliance for Dominguez Road Parcel (CC2024-0001)
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

Community Recognition Commission

The Community Recognition Commission will vote on meeting minutes from February 21, 2024. Two informational briefings are scheduled: a review of the 2024 Ruhkala Awards process and event, and plans for the 2024 Wall of Recognition. No action is required on those items.

• Approve minutes from February 21, 2024 meeting
• Review of 2024 Ruhkala Awards process, event, and presentation (informational)
• 2024 Wall of Recognition planning (informational)

City Council

The Rocklin City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for pending litigation followed by a general session. The council will consider approving a construction contract for various roadway and pedestrian improvements, adopt an ordinance for the Whitney Ranch retail development plan, set a public hearing for solid waste rate changes, and authorize emergency roof replacement at Kathy Lund Community Park. Several consent items and proclamations are also on the agenda.

• Award of construction contract for Various Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements Project to Central Valley Engineering and Asphalt, Inc.
• Adoption of an ordinance amending the Northwest Rocklin General Development Plan (Whitney Ranch Retail)
• Resolution of intent to amend solid waste collection service rates, setting a public hearing
• Emergency roof replacement at Kathy Lund Community Park snack bar
• Amendment No. 1 to contract for consulting services for Rocklin Road at Pacific Street Roundabout

Parks and Recreation Commission

This meeting is largely informational. The commission will consider approving the April 10, 2024 regular meeting minutes and receive three informational updates: the quarterly financial report for January–March 2024, a recreation programming update, and a department report. No action is required on the informational items.

• Approve April 10, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Quarterly Financial Report, January–March 2024 (no action needed)
• Recreation Programming Update (no action needed)
• Parks and Recreation Department Report (no action needed)

City Council

The Rocklin City Council will hold public hearings on the 2024/2025 CDBG Action Plan, weed abatement, and a proposed retail development at Whitney Ranch. The council will also consider a contract for a comprehensive zoning ordinance update, approve consent items including a transportation authority JPA amendment, and act on a successor agency property sale.

• Whitney Ranch Retail project: General Development Plan amendment, Conditional Use Permit, Design Review, Tentative Parcel Map, and environmental addendum
• Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map Update – award of contract to Miller Planning Associates
• 2024/2025 HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) One-Year Action Plan adoption
• Vacant property weed abatement protest hearing and resolution ordering abatement
• First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for sale of former Redevelopment Agency property (Successor Agency item)

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the City's pooled investment portfolio and consider a motion to accept a revised Investment Policy and forward it to the City Council for adoption. The agenda also includes approval of the regular meeting calendar and receipt of quarterly treasurer reports for the quarters ending September 30 and December 31, 2023.

• 5B: Motion to accept revised City Investment Policy and approve moving to City Council for adoption
• 5A: Presentation on City of Rocklin Pooled Investment Portfolio
• 2A: Approve Regular Meeting Calendar for the Year
• 3B: Receive Quarterly Treasurer's Report for quarter ending September 30, 2023
• 3C: Receive Quarterly Treasurer's Report for quarter ending December 31, 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal for a new ARCO gas station and car wash at Whitney Ranch. The hearing covers a Conditional Use Permit, Design Review, and an environmental Mitigated Negative Declaration. Commissioners will also consider approval of the April 2, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit (U2023-0004) to operate a car wash at Whitney Ranch
• Public hearing for Design Review (DR2023-0010) for the Whitney Ranch ARCO and car wash
• Public hearing for Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program (ENV2023-0009)
• Approval of minutes from the April 2, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will consider approving the February 14, 2024 regular meeting minutes and receive an informational report from the Parks and Recreation Department. No action is expected on the report, and no other major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2024
• Parks and Recreation Department Report (informational only)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving the Draft South Placer County District Transportation Expenditure Plan, a key framework for future transportation funding. The consent calendar includes routine approvals of minutes, personnel updates, budget and capital improvement amendments, and several public works completion notices. A proclamation declaring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is also on the agenda.

• Approval of the Draft South Placer County District Transportation Expenditure Plan (Discussion Item 5A)
• Amendment to FY 2023/24 Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program (Consent 2C)
• Personnel updates including agreements with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore and Rocklin Police Officers’ Association (Consent 2B)
• Notice of Completion for Fire Station No. 24 & 25 Security project (Consent 2D)
• Declaration of weed abatement on vacant properties as public nuisance (Consent 2F)

CANCELED - Parks and Recreation Commission

The regular Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for March 13, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2024.

CANCELED - Parks and Recreation Commission

The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for January 10, 2024, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on February 14, 2024.

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee will review the revised architecture for the Panda Express project in the Whitney Ranch area (DR2023-0013) and will recommend approval or modifications to the Planning Commission. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Panda Express Whitney Ranch design review (DR2023-0013) and environmental review (ENV2023-0012) in the University Architectural District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold continued public hearings on two items: a design review for a single-family dwelling (Thao Residence) and a major retail project at Whitney Ranch requiring a General Development Plan amendment, design review, conditional use permit, and tentative parcel map. A third item (Whitney Ranch Arco & Carwash) is continued to April 16. The commission will also vote to approve minutes from December 19, 2023, and February 6, 2024.

• Thao Residence: design review for a single-family dwelling (DR2022-0017, ENV2023-0013)
• Whitney Ranch Retail: General Development Plan amendment, design review, conditional use permit, tentative parcel map (PDG2023-0001, DR2023-0001, U2023-0003, DL2024-0001, ENV2024-0001)
• Whitney Ranch Arco & Carwash continued to April 16 (DR2023-0010, U2023-0004, ENV2023-0009)
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2023, and February 6, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider annexing a property (Stanford Plaza Chipotle) into Community Facilities District No. 1, which would authorize a special tax levy. They will also hold a hearing on vacating a portion of Yankee Hill Road. Other items include approving minutes, adopting a vegetation maintenance standard, accepting an open space easement for Lonetree Apartments, and terminating the appointment of the interim city attorney. The council will receive annual reports from the Police Department, General Plan, and Housing Element.

• Public hearing and vote on annexation of APN 364-090-025-000 (Stanford Plaza Chipotle) into CFD No. 1 with special tax levy
• Public hearing and resolution ordering the vacation of a portion of Yankee Hill Road
• Adoption of a vegetation maintenance standard modification per RMC 8.12.030
• Acceptance of a grant of open space easement for Lonetree Apartments (DR2021-0016)
• Resolution terminating interim city attorney appointment and approving acting assistant city attorney services with Avdis & Cucchi, LLP

City Council

The Rocklin City Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit and design review for an AT&T wireless facility at Boulder Ridge. The council also will consider a preliminary commitment letter and fee deferral for the College Park Senior Affordable Apartment project. A separate public hearing will be held on the 2024-25 HUD Community Development Block Grant action plan. The consent calendar includes ordinances on fire safe vegetation and several resolutions for contracts and agreements.

• Public hearing on AT&T Wireless at Boulder Ridge (Conditional Use Permit U2023-0005, Design Review DR2023-0011)
• Public hearing on draft 2024-25 HUD CDBG One-Year Action Plan
• Preliminary commitment letter and fee deferral for USA Properties Fund College Park Senior Affordable Apartment project
• Second reading of ordinance amending fire safe vegetation nuisance abatement code sections
• Amendment No. 1 to animal control and care service agreement with County of Placer

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee will review and make a recommendation on the Pacific Street Apartments project in the Quarry Architectural District. Staff have reviewed the revised elevations and consider them generally consistent with district guidelines. The committee does not have final approval authority; its recommendation goes to the Planning Commission.

• Pacific Street Apartments — review of modified project architecture in the Quarry Architectural District; staff recommends approval

City Council Special

The City Council and Planning Commission will receive a staff presentation regarding the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2021-2029). The discussion includes progress on meeting established goals, income restricted housing, and options for consideration.

• Housing Workshop: Progress on 6th Cycle Housing Element (2021-2029)
• Discussion of income restricted housing and future options

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending the municipal code for fire safe vegetation management, abatement procedures, and nuisance classifications. The consent calendar includes awarding contracts for road reconstruction on Five Star Boulevard, Destiny Drive, and Mission Hills Phase IV, a pump track at Whitney Community Park, and a resolution of intent to vacate Yankee Hill Road. A quarterly financial report and budget amendments for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023/24 will also be discussed.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend fire safe vegetation management code (Section 4A)
• Resolution of intent to vacate Yankee Hill Road public street (Item 2K)
• Award construction contract for Five Star Boulevard, Destiny Drive, Mission Hills Phase IV Reconstruction to McGuire and Hester (Item 2J)
• Award construction contract for Whitney Community Park Pump Track to American Ramp Company (Item 2M)
• Approve side letter agreement with Rocklin Firefighters Union on performance evaluations and step increases (Item 2G)

Community Recognition Commission

The Rocklin Community Recognition Commission will review nominations for the Ruhkala Community Service Awards and recommend finalists to the City Council. It will also receive a presentation on planning for the 2024 Ruhkala Awards event and select a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024. Additionally, the commission will approve meeting minutes from its August 16, 2023 and November 15, 2023 meetings.

• Review Ruhkala Community Service Awards nominations and recommend nominees to City Council
• Receive presentation on 2024 Ruhkala Awards event planning
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024
• Approve meeting minutes from August 16, 2023
• Approve meeting minutes from November 15, 2023

Practice 2

The agenda for the February 21, 2024 Rocklin City Council regular meeting contains only procedural sections—call to order, closed session, consent calendar, public hearings, and discussion items—without any listed ordinances, contracts, or other concrete actions. No rezonings, dollar amounts, or specific public hearings are identified. The meeting is largely boilerplate.

• No specific action items (rezonings, contracts, or ordinances) are listed on the agenda

Practice 2

This agenda contains only standard procedural sections (call to order, consent calendar, public hearings, discussion items) with no specific business items, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings described. The meeting appears to be a routine placeholder agenda.

Architectural Review Committee

The Architectural Review Committee will consider two projects in the Whitney Ranch area: an ARCO gas station and carwash, and a Panda Express restaurant. Staff recommends approval for the ARCO project but has concerns about the Panda Express design. The committee will make recommendations to the Planning Commission.

• Design Review for Whitney Ranch ARCO & Carwash (DR2023-0010, Use Permit U2023-0004) – staff recommends approval
• Design Review for Panda Express Whitney Ranch (DR2023-0013, ENV2023-0012) – staff has concerns
• Both projects located in the University Architectural District
• Public comments accepted via email until 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hear an informational presentation on the Quarry Park Amphitheater Production Management Agreement, review the quarterly financial report for October–December 2023, and receive a department update. No decisions are scheduled; all discussion items are for information only.

• Quarry Park Amphitheater Production Management Agreement – informational only
• Quarterly Financial Report, October–December 2023 – informational only
• Parks and Recreation Department Report – informational only
• Approval of December 13, 2023, regular meeting minutes

City Council

The Rocklin City Council will hold public hearings on two development items: a design review and conditional use permit for the University Square project, and a two-year time extension for the Quarry Row tentative subdivision map. Consent calendar items include appointing a new city clerk, annexing Stanford Plaza Chipotle into Community Facilities District No. 1, and personnel updates. The meeting also includes routine reports and citizen comments.

• Appointment of Avinta Madhukansh-Singh as City Clerk
• Intention to annex Stanford Plaza Chipotle (APN 364-090-025-000) into Community Facilities District No. 1
• Personnel updates: police officers' association MOU side letter, salary schedule revisions, NCCSIF board designation
• Public hearing for University Square Design Review (DR2022-0002) and Conditional Use Permit (U2022-0001)
• Public hearing for Quarry Row Time Extension for Tentative Subdivision Map (SD2016-0003), Tree Preservation Plan Permit (TRE2016-0002), and Design Review (DR2016-0003)

Planning Commission

The Rocklin Planning Commission will hold public hearings on an AT&T wireless facility at Boulder Ridge, including a conditional use permit, design review, and environmental exemption. They will also consider a general plan consistency finding for abandoning part of a monument sign easement at Wildcat Boulevard and Whitney Ranch Parkway. Additionally, the commission will elect officers and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• AT&T Wireless at Boulder Ridge: Design Review (DR2023-0011), Conditional Use Permit (U2023-0005), Environmental Notice of Exemption (ENV2023-0010)
• General Plan consistency findings for abandonment of a portion of a monument sign easement at southwest corner of Wildcat Boulevard and Whitney Ranch Parkway
• Election of Planning Commission officers
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Rocklin City Council will hold public hearings on several development projects, including the West Oaks Apartments (DR2022-0010, DL2023-0001, ENV2022-0002), a one-year time extension for Sunset Hills Townhomes, and annexation of a Burger King property into Community Facilities District No. 1. The consent calendar includes approval of development agreements for Highlands Parcel A and Vista Oaks, purchase of Fusus real-time intelligence software, and extension of the Recology franchise agreement. The council will also discuss a proposed Affordable Housing Incentive Program.

• Public hearing on West Oaks Apartments – design review, tentative parcel map, and environmental mitigated negative declaration
• Fourth time extension for Sunset Hills Townhomes tentative subdivision map and oak tree permit
• Annexation of Rocklin Burger King (APN 364-090-024-000) into CFD No. 1 (Annexation No. 88) authorizing special tax levy
• Consent items: adoption of development agreements for Highlands Parcel A (Elliot Homes) and Vista Oaks (Guntert family) – second reading of ordinances
• Purchase of Fusus real-time intelligence software for police department (consent item 2F)

City Council - AMENDED 1/5/2024

The City Council will hold public hearings on two proposed development agreements — one with Elliott Homes for the Highlands Parcel A subdivision and one with the Guntert family for the Vista Oaks subdivision. The council also will consider consent items including appointments to regional boards, travel authorization for Vice Mayor Gayaldo to Germany, on-call engineering contracts, an amendment to the Rocklin Road/I-80 interchange project contract, and a production management agreement for Quarry Park Amphitheater. A discussion item on appointing a City Attorney is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Highlands Parcel A Development Agreement (DA2023-0001) with Elliott Homes, Inc.
• Public hearing on Vista Oaks Development Agreement (DA2023-0002) with the Guntert family
• Amendment No. 2 to contract with Jacobs Engineering for Rocklin Road and I-80 Interchange Project
• Authorization for Vice Mayor Gayaldo to travel to Germany for Greater Sacramento Economic Council market visit
• Approval of on-call engineering services contracts with nine firms (Bureau Veritas, Coastland, Construction Testing, Geocon, Jacobs, Psomas, SNG & Associates, Ubora, Youngdahl)