CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of Thursday, May 12, 2022
City Hall Council Chambers and Virtually
6360 Fountain Square Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
The regular council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Middleton.
1. The Flag Salute was led by Council Member Daniels.
2. Roll Call: Council Members present: Daniels, Miller, Schaefer, Middleton Council Members absent: Bruins
Staff present: Anderson, Baldwin, Cave, Cimino, Feeney, Frey, Huber, Jones, Kempenaar, Reid, Turcotte, Van, and Zenoni.
3. The video statement was read by City Clerk Van.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Daniels, the City Council approved the agenda.
AYES: Daniels, Miller, Schaefer, Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bruins
PRESENTATION
4. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming May 15-21, 2022 as National Public Works Week
Council Member Miller presented General Services Director Regina Cave with a proclamation declaring May 15-21, 2022 as National Public Works Week.
5. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming May as Building Safety Month
Council Member Miller presented Chief Building Official Greg Anderson with a proclamation recognizing May as Building Safety Month.
6. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming May 15-21, 2022 as National Police Week
Council Member Daniels presented Commander Kris Frey with a proclamation declaring May 15-21, 2022 as National Police Week. This week honors officers lose in the line of duty, and recognizes those in the profession.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Daniels shared information on the Peace Officer Memorial at the State Capital building on May 15.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, May 12, 2022
Council Member Miller provided an update from the Sacramento Regional Transit board meeting. He also provided an update from Sacramento Transportation Authority meeting.
Vice Mayor Schaefer shared his appreciation to those who received proclamations, which included Public Works, Building Safety, and National Police Week. He also provided a brief update from the May 10 Strategic Planning retreat.
Mayor Middleton provided an update on the recent Cap-to-Cap conference in Washington D. C. She provided an update from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments Board meeting. She shared information for the California League of Cities Lobby Day and Board of Directors meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Special/Regular Meeting of April 28, 2022
8. SUBJECT: Approve Resolution for Continued Remote Meetings in Accordance with AB 361 STAFF: A. Van / R. Jones
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-032, A Resolution Making the Legally Required Findings to Continue to Authorize the Conduct of Remote “Telephonic” Meetings During the State of Emergency
9. SUBJECT: Second Reading – AB 481 Military Equipment Policy for the Police Department STAFF: J. Baldwin
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-005, An Ordinance of the City of Citrus Heights Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy of the City of Citrus Heights, California Governing the Use of Military Equipment
10. SUBJECT: Quarterly Treasurer’s Report
STAFF: T. Nossardi
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2022
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Miller, seconded by Council Member Daniels, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 7, 8, 9, and 10.
AYES: Daniels, Miller, Schaefer, Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bruins
REGULAR CALENDAR
12. SUBJECT: Citrus Heights Small Business COVID Recovery Grant Program Update STAFF: B. Zenoni/ M. Huber
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, May 12, 2022
RECOMMENDATION: Receive a presentation on the Citrus Heights Small Business COVID Recovery Grant Program
Interim Administrative Services Director Zenoni and Economic Development and Communications Manager Huber provided an update from the Citrus Heights Small Business COVID Recovery Grant Program. Zenoni shared information on the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding the City received in May 2021. Of the $7.8 million received at that time, Council at the January 27, 2022 City Council meeting, allocated $320,000 to a Small Business COVID Recovery Grant Program.
Huber shared information on the grant program, which was created in order to disperse the funding to small businesses. Some of the eligibility requirements included must be a commercial business located and licensed in Citrus Heights, business entity earned $3 million annual revenue or less in calendar year 2019, and the business experienced a net revenue loss of at least 25% for the calendar year 2020 or 2021 compared to 2019. The program was published in various languages, shared heavily on social media and to the business community, and included an expedited application process. The application period was open from February 24 – March 26 and the City received 76 applications. Huber shared that of the total applications received, 33 businesses were eligible for grant awards. In total, the program allocated $277,611 to small businesses who applied for the grant program.
Council comments followed.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney shared with the Council information from the May 10 Strategic Planning session.
Materials from the retreat are available for viewing on the City’s website. He also shared information on the on- going branding efforts, which includes 25
th anniversary banners that will be installed at various location in the community. Feeney provided an update on the 2022 California Primary Election. City Hall is a ballot drop-box location and the Citrus Heights Community Center will serve as a vote center from May 28 – June 7. Feeney also shared information on a series of May is Bike Month events the City has coordinated. City Manager Feeney concluded by introducing Elyjah Wilbur, the new Communications Officer.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Middleton adjourned the regular meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Amy Van, City Clerk