CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of Thursday, June 23 , 202 2
City Hall Council Chambers and Virtually
6360 Fountain Square Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
The regular council mee ting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Vice Mayor Schaefer .
1. The Fla g Salute was led by Vice Mayor Schaefer .
2. Roll Call: Council Members present: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
C ouncil Members absent: None
Staff present: Baldwin, Bermudez , Blomquist, Cave,
Feeney , Frey, Huber, Jones , Kempenaar ,
Poole, Prasad, Reid, Turcotte , Van , Young,
and Zenoni .
3. The video statement was read by City Clerk Van .
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Daniels , seconded by Council Member Bruins , the City Council approved the agenda.
AYES : Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Bruins recently attended the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce luncheon. She recently attended a Finance Committee meeting . Council Member Bruins also attended the City ’s Employee Appreciation event. She shared information regarding the June 30 Prospective Council Candidate Workshop, where residents interested in running for City Council can come meet City department directors and get familiar with City services.
Council Member Daniels shared information on cooling centers in Citrus Heig hts that will be open on June 23 and 24 . He also encouraged residents to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday safely and respectfully.
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Council Member Miller attended the Employee Appreciation event at the Citrus Heights Community Center.
Mayor Middleton had no updates at this time.
Vice Mayor Schaefer provided an update from the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board meeting. He also attended the REACH park clean up event at San Juan Park .
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
4 . SUBJECT : Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION : Approve the Minutes of the Special/ Regular Meeting of June 9 , 2022
5. SUBJECT : 2022 Residential Street Resurfacing Project Award of Construction Contract – City PN 15-21-010
STAFF : R. Cave/ L. Blomquist/ H. Young
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-044 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizin g the City Manager to Execute a Contract with All Phase Construction, Inc. for Construction of the 2022 Residential Street Resurfacing Project
6. SUBJECT : 2022 Residential Street Resurfacing Project Award of Construction Management, Inspection and Materials Testing Services Agreement – City PN 15- 21-010
STAFF : R. Cave/ L. Blomquist/ H. Young
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-045 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to E xecute a Contract with Quincy Engineering, Inc. to Provide Construction Management, Inspection, and Materials Testing S ervices for the 2022 Residential Street Resurfacing Project
7. SUBJECT : Resolution of Intention to Record Delinquent Solid Waste Service Charges to the Tax Roll
STAFF : R. Cave/ M. Poole
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-046 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, To Record Delinquent Solid Waste Service Charges to the Property Tax Roll
8. SUBJECT : S enate B ill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funding and Project Expenditure Plan for FY 2022/2023
STAFF : R. Cave/ L. Blomquist
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RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-047 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, A pproving the Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Project List to be Funded by Senate Bill 1 : The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Miller , se c onded by Council Member Bruins , the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Item s 4 , 5, 6, 7, and 8 .
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING
9. SUBJECT : City Impact Fee Update
STAFF : B. Zenoni/ C. Kempenaar/ R. Cave
RECOMMENDATION : The following is recommended ;
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-048 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Adopting an Affordable Housing Impact Fee Nexus Study and Updating the Affordable Housing Impact Fee
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-049 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Adopting the Multimodal Impact Fee Study , Renaming the Roadway and Transit Impact Fee to the Multim odal Impact Fee and Updating the Fee
c. Ad opt Resolution No. 2022-050 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Adopting the Park Impact Fee Nexus Study and Updating the Park Impact Fee
d. A dopt Resolution No. 2022-051 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Adopting a Nexus Study for a Fire Capital Facilities Development Impact Fee
e. Move to Introduce for First Reading, Read by Title Only and Waive the Full R eading of Ordinance 2022- 006 , an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Adding Article XXIX to Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code Related to Fire Capital Facilities Impact Fe e
General Services Director Cave opened the presentation regarding City Impact Fee updates. She stated that along with Community Development Director Kempenaar and Interim Administrative Services Director Zenoni, they have been working with consultants to address the outdated impact fees the City currently has in effect. Cave stated that the City currently collects four separate impact fees, two of those are City fees which include affordable housing and a multimodal fee. Additionally, the City also collects impact fees for Sacramento Metro Fire and the Sunrise Recreation and Parks Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, June 23, 2022
District. Cave stated that the affordable housing fee was updated in 1992, prior to incorporation, and the multi modal fee was last updated in 198 8, again prior to incorporation . The City conducted a Nexus study, which is based off anticipated growth, relationship to impacts on resources from growth, and establishes a “ceiling ” for impact fees. Cave stated that the City Council can set the impact fee anywhere below the ceiling. She stated that the overarching principles of the impact fees are to ensure the development is paying its fair share, balance costs with “reasonableness ”, strive for parity with nearby fees, balance the need of fees with Economic Development efforts, and to index to inflation.
Community Development Director Kempenaar discussed the affordable housing fee.
The current fee was adopted by Sacramento County in 1992 and was intended to support very low income housing, those with 30-50% average median income.
Kempenaar noted that t he fees adopted in 1992 were not set to increase with inflation.
In regards to the affordable housing fee, Kempenaar provided Council with three options for the increase. They can pick between, index fees to inflation (3% annually), set Citrus Heights fees to meet the average of regional fees, or match fees set by Sacramento County.
Cave provided background on roadway and transit fees, which were adopted by Sacramento County in 1988. These fees were also not indexed for inflation and were intended to fund construction of roadway and transit improvements to accommodate traffic and transit ridership . Cave discussed how the Nexus study reviewed the City ’s existing roadway conditions and the impa ct new development would have in order to establish the proposed fees. Cave shared the proposed multimodal fees in comparison to surrounding cities in the region. Staff are recommending council adopt the fees outlined in their attachment and have noted that this fee would be indexed to inflation.
Kempenaar discussed the parks impact fees, which the City collects on behalf of the Sunrise Recreation and Parks District. These fees were adopted by the City in 1999 with the intention of supporting the expansion of parks in the city. The proposed fee would take into consideration the impact new residents and businesses have on parks.
Kempenaar lastly discusses the fire impact fee, which the City collects on behalf of Metro Fire. The capital fire facilities fee program was established in 2002 to provide facilities and equipment necessary to serve growth in the region. This proposed fee increase is largely due to land and construction costs, which have s ignificantly outpaced inflation . The Nexus study defined the level of service for Metro Fire, catalogued existing and future facilities, established a cost per capita , and outlined projected revenue.
Proposed fees for Metro Fire take into account the regional population growth and the level of service that will be required to maintain service for the City. These proposed fees range from 7-28% in compared to the current fees.
Vice Mayor Schaefer opened the public hearing at 7:49 p.m .
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Council Member Daniels shared an email he received from Kathilynn Carpenter noting her opposition to any increased commercial development fees.
City Clerk Van read a c omment from Oleg Shisko , “I would like to voice my opposition to the proposed fee increases to developments in Citrus Heights. I think that this proposal comes at a very bad time. Inflation is very high, market growth and developments are slowing down, and a possible recession may be here very soon. These fee increases will significantly hurt the little guy for whom a few hundred or thousand dollars will make a big difference. If you allow these fee increases to go through, many smaller projects may be significantly delayed or even canceled . Earlier this year, our city budget had a projected surplus of $2.9 million! This should more than enough cover the higher costs our city our planning department may be experiencing. Please support the residents of Citrus Heights by rejecting these fee increases .”
City Clerk Van read a comment from Viktor Choban , “I am very happy to be living in Citrus Heights. The field of the city is very rural and in many places picturesque. I am a father of 4 children and have been renting for the last 10 years. My dream is to purchase a lot and build our home. Every time I hear about fees increases I cringe because that means people like me are discouraged from improving empty lots.
Especially with the economy slowing down right now this is not a good idea. The impact fee Itself doesn't make any sense because when a house is built on an empty lot And the new family moves in they plant trees and take care of the place. In the place of weeds and thistles and A place for dumping trash now there is a new house with the family in it. Please keep the fees low to encourage making our city more attractive By beautiful development. One of our founding fathers said about government: That which governs least governs best. ”
Vice Mayer Schaefer closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
Council comments and discussion followed.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Miller , sec onded by Council Member Bruins , the City Council adopted a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Adopting an Affordable Housing Impact Fee Nexus Study and Updating the Affordable Housing Impact Fee ; Council noted they would like the set the affordable housing fees to the regional average and index for inflation at 3% AYES: Bruins, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
NOES: Daniels
ABSENT: None
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , sec onded by Council Member Miller , the City Council adopted a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Adopting the Multimodal Impact Fee Study , Renaming the Roadway and Transit Impact Fee to the Multim odal Impact Fee and Updating the Fee AYES: Bruins, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
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NOES: Daniels
ABSENT: None
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , sec onded by Vice Mayor Schaefer , the City Council adopted a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Adopting the Park Impact Fee Nexus Study and Updating the Park Impact Fee increase 20 % per year for the next 5 years with CIP after AYES: Bruins, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
NOES: Daniels
ABSENT: None
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Miller , sec onded by Council Member Daniels , the City Council adopted a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Adopting a Nexus Study for a Fire Capital Facilities Development Impact Fee AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller , Middleton
NOES: Schaefer
ABSENT: None
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , sec onded by Council Member Daniels , the City Council Moved to Introduce for First Reading, Read by Title Only and Waive the Full R eading of Ordinance 2022- 006 , an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Adding Article XXIX to Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code Related to Fire Capital Facilities Impact Fe e
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller , Middleton
NOES: Schaefer
ABSENT: None
REGULAR CALENDAR
10. SUBJECT : Consideration of Econ omic Development Support Fund Grant Request by Royal Stage
STAFF : M. Huber
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-052 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving a $25,000 Economic Development Grant to Royal Stage from the Economic Development Support Fund – Part I
Economic Development and Communications Manager Huber presented to the Council for their consideration, an Economic Development Support Fund grant request from the Royal Stage in the amount of $25,000 . The Economic Development Support Fund provide s grants to businesses and economic development related organizations for events, marketing, a nd other economic development related activities. T he request from the Royal Stage, a performing arts nonprofit, would establish a performing arts venue inside Sunrise Mall. If awarded, grant funding would be used for construction related Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, June 23, 2022
costs and marketing for the new location. Program guidelines state funds are allocated on a reimbursement basis. This request aligns with the Council ’s strategic goal of enhancing community vibrancy and engagement.
Vice Mayor Schaefer asked for public comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tamara Warta addressed City Council regarding the grant allocation . Tamara stated the non-profit has been looking for a permanent location for ten years and is excited to establish themselves in Sunrise Mall .
Emery addressed City Council stating that she has been performing for years and cannot wait for the new theater.
Gabriel addressed City Council stating his cousins, Emery and Charlotte, have been performing with Royal Stage for years and they have encouraged him to audition for plays as well. He stated he couldn ’t wait for the new location and for new actors to have an opportunity.
Charlotte addressed City Council stating that she is happy to have a location to practice and perform recitals since they have had a difficult time over the years in finding a location to perform.
Council comments followed.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Miller , sec onded by Mayor Middleton , the City Council adopted a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving a $25,000 Economic Development Grant to Royal Stage from the Economic Development Support Fund – Part I
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. SUBJECT : Allocation of Fiscal Year 22/23 C ommunity Support Funding STAFF : M. Huber
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-053 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving Community Support Funding Award Allocations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Economic Development and Communications Manager Huber presented the annual Community Support funding for fiscal year 2022/2023. The Community Support Fund provide s annual, limited one-time funding for non-profit organizations that offer services to residents of the Citrus Heights community. For fiscal year 2022/2023, the Community Support Funding program has $147,862 available to allocat e to non-profits. The FY 22/23 application period was open from June 6 – 13, 2022 and the City received five Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, June 23, 2022
applications. The Finance Committee reviewed the applications received and recommended approval of all requested funds. The program was undersubscribed for FY 22/23 and has funding still available, the Finance Committee recommended relaunching the application period in 90-days to the current applicants for remaining funding.
The Finance Committee ’s funding recommendations are as follows:
Non-Profit Requested
Amount
Recommended
Amount
Project Description
Citrus Heights
Marching Band
$8,000 $8,000 Rehearsal and
performances
Campus Life
(Sayonara Center)
$15,000 $15,000 Sayonara Center
operations
Meals on Wheels $94,500 $94,500 Meal provision to
305 Citrus Heights
seniors
Single Mom Strong $15,000 $15,000 Citrus Heights
daycare expansion
construction costs
Sunrise Christian
Food Ministry
$2,450 $2,450 Equipment
replacement and
enhancement
Grant funding
requests total
($147,862
available)
$134,950 $134,950
Vice Mayor Schaefer asked for public comment.
Public Comment
Kody Tickner with the Citrus Heights Marching band addressed the City Council and thanked them for continued support. He shared that the City has been an ongoing supporter of the marching band and their yearly concerts. Although events have been on hold for two years, the marching band is excited to get back to performing.
Julie Habeeb with the Campus Life Sayonara Center addressed the City Council regarding the Commun ity Support Funding. Julie stated tha t students faced a rough start to the school year due to COVID-19 and adjusting back to in-person learning. The Sayonara Center was able to open for after school hours where students receive help with homework, a ctivities, sports, and lessons on a va riety of topics such as baking.
Julie shared that this year the Sayonara Center helped students graduate high school, apply for jobs and interviews, asked dates to prom, and took trips with the students.
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April Jacick with Sunrise Christian Food Ministry addressed the City Council regarding the Community Support Funding. Next year marks the fortieth year that Sunrise Christian Food Ministry has been servicing the Citrus Heights community. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program assisted approximately 70 familie s a day . That number has increased to approximately 120-130 families a day since the beginning of the p andemic.
Tara Taylor with Single Mom Strong addressed the Council thanking them for continued partnership with the Community Support Funding. The non-profit has been in Citrus Heights for three years and has continued to grow and support Citrus Heights families.
Jennifer M asselo w ith Meals on Wheels addressed the City Council thanking them for support of the program. Meals on Wheels provided over 490,000 meals to seniors prior to COVID-19, which has increased t o over 62 0,000 meals since March of 2020. Meals on Wheels served 414 Citrus Heights seniors last year and provided over 42,000 meals .
Jennifer thanked the City Council for their continued support and guidance to provide this service to resident seniors.
Council comments followed.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , sec onded by Council Member Miller , the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-053 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving Community Support Funding Award Allocations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. SUBJECT : Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23 Mid -Cycle Budget Review , Financial Forecast Update and Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-23 STAFF : B. Zenoni/ T. Nossardi/ R. Prasad
RECOMMENDATION : The following is recommended ;
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-054 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving A mendments to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget; and
b. Ado pt Resolution No. 2022-055 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Establishing an Appropriation L imit for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Interim Administrative Services Director Zenoni presented to City Council the mid-cycle budget review. Zenoni provided an update on the fiscal year 2021-22 budget status, the fiscal year 2022-23 proposed budget adjustments, ten-year financial forecast, annual appropriations limit, and F inance and A dministration C ommittee review. Zenoni reminded Council that they adopted a two-year budget in April 2021; the updates for Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, June 23, 2022
discussion will cover mid-budget cycle information. In March 20 22, the City Council approved repayment of the City ’s line of credit, which would appe ar as a negative balance. Currently, the e nd of year-projected reserve will be approximately $1.3 million.
Zenon i stated that the increase in the City ’s revenue are a result of increased sales tax revenue, property transfer tax, building fees, motor vehicle-in-lieu, and other revenue adjustments. Due to position vacancies, the City is seeing an increased labor costs savings in over $2.2 million. Zenoni stated that the City is expecting to end this budget cycle with $1.7 million more in reserves than initially projected.
Zenoni also discussed expenditure adjustments, which include an increase to information technology, risk management, police department, community events, and more. The City received $15.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. The funding was split into two payments, which the City received the first allocation in May of 2021 and the second allocation in May of 2 022. The City Council previously utilize d funding to increase Police Department staffing and establish a COVID-19 small business grant program . Additional funding could be used to form a Beautification Crew, purchase a Citrus Heights Block Party Trailer, and replace Police Department vehicles and communications center upgrades. Zenoni discussed the ten-year financial forecast, which is comp iled with information currently available. The significant changes identified on the ten-year forecast include updated projections for sales tax, property tax, vehicle in-lieu fees, and labor costs. Zenoni mentioned that funding for street repairs are a priority, while keeping a target reserve level at 25%.
Council member comments followed.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , seconded by Council Member Daniels , the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-054 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving A mendments to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer, Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , seconded by Council Member Daniels , the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-055 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Establishing an Appropriation L imit for Fiscal Year 2022-23 .
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer, Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. SUBJECT : Replacement of Police Department Equipment Critical Needs and Utilization of American Rescue Plan Act Funds
STAFF : A. Turcotte/ K. Frey/ C. Burnett
RECOMMENDATION : The following is recommended ;
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a. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-056 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, A uthorizing the Acquisition of Police Fleet Vehicles and Fleet Equipment; and
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-057 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the Acquisition of Public Safety Commun ications Center Critical Needs
Police Chief Turcotte presented to the City Council regarding the acquisition of police vehicles and updates to the Police Department Communications Center. Funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act, will be used to purchase 22 police vehicles and update the communications needs at the Police Department. Updates to vehicles and the communic ations center have been delayed due to budgetary constraints. This acquisition will bring the Police fleet and communications center up to date.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Miller , s econded by Council Member Daniels , the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-056 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, A uthorizing the Acquisition of Police Fleet Vehicles and Fleet Equipment
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer, Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Miller , sec onded by Council Member Bruins , the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-057 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the Acquisition of Public Safety Commun ications Center Critical Needs
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. SUBJECT : Proposal for Beautification Crew Pilot Program STAFF : R. Cave/ A. Velasquez
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-058 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the Implementation of a Beautification Crew Pilot Program to be Funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds through Fiscal Year 2025/2026
General Services Director Cave presented on the Beautification Crew Pilot Program.
This program is a direct result of communication from the public and City Council to address blight issues throughout the City. This program will utilize American Rescue Plan Act funds to authorize the limited term hiring of two positions and acquisition of a vehicle to create a Beautification Crew. This crew will work with staff and city organizations to address problem areas throughout the City.
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Vice Mayor Schaefer asked for public comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Diane Ebbitt with the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce addressed the City Council regarding the beautification crew. She expressed her support of the creation of the beautification crew and believes that businesses and residents will appreciate their voices being heard .
Alfred Sanchez addressed the City Council regarding the beautification crew. He stated he works with the homeless in Citrus Heights and will also express the desire to keep the s treets clean. Sanchez stated he wanted businesses who are asking for assistance with blight to be distinguished from those who did not ask for assistance.
Michael Bullington addressed the City Council regarding his support for the creation of the beautification crew.
Tam i Paraker addressed City Council regarding her concerns for the longevity of the beautification crew. While she supports the cause, she expressed her desire to see this be a continual program.
Council comments followed.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Miller , sec onded by Mayor Middleton , the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-058 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the Implementation of a Beautification Crew Pilot Program to be Funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds through Fiscal Year 2025/2026
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
15. SUBJECT : Resolution Adopting Amended Salary Table
STAFF : B. Zenoni/ M. Dippert/ M. Bushey
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-059 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, A dopting the A m ended Salary Table, Exhibit A
Interim Administrative Services Director Zenoni presented the updated salary table to Council. He stated that the current salary table was approved by Council in December of 2021. The updated salary table reflects current classification titles, changes since the last adoption in December, and the addition of an executive management classification of Economic Development and Community Engagement Director. The salary for this classification is consistent with other department directors/executive staff pay ranges which is in the range of $142,858 to $ 188,933 and this position will be subject to the Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, June 23, 2022
same benefit packages as other executive staff. The requested adoption will not increase the City ’s current budget.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , sec onded by Council Member Miller , the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-059 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, A dopting the A m ended Salary Table, Exhibit A AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
16 . SUBJECT : Fireworks Enforcement and Operation Plan DEPARTMENT: Police Department
Lieutenant Baldwin provided an overview of the 2022 Fireworks Enforcement operations plan. In collaboration with Sac Metro Fire, Sacramento County, and regional partners the 2022 Fireworks Enforcement plan will emphasize fire safety education through social media, countywide collaboration, and a website reporting form. The website reporting fo rm will go live on July 2, 2022. This function allows residents to report illegal fireworks directly to the Police Department. Baldwin stated that the Police Department is planning to have increased staffing over the holiday weekend and will have an arson office assigned to the region.
Council comments followed.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City M anager Feeney introduced Susan Talwar, the new Administrative Services Director, to the Council. He also informed the Council that the Interim Administrative Services Director Bill Zenoni will have his last day on June 24. City Manager Feeney shared information on a Cooling Center being open at the Citrus He ights Community Center on June 21 – June 24 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. He also shared information on the June 30 Prospective Council Candidate Workshop at City Hall. Feeney also provided an update on the Mariposa Ave Safe Routes to School project, which is nearing completion. The City also recently updated the gateway sign on Greenback Lane after it was damaged . City Manager Feeney concluded with information regarding the upcoming start time change for City Council meetings. Beginning July 14, City Council meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. SUBJECT : Provide Direction on School Safety Committee Discussion City Clerk Van stated that at the May 26, 2022 City Council meeting, Council Members expressed interest in forming a committee to work with the San Juan Unified School Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, June 23, 2022
District to examine the safety and security of Citrus Heights schools. Council also discussed the possible creation of an Ad Hoc Committee to review the topic.
Council Member Bruins stated her desire to have the current Education Committee review this topic rather than forming a new committee.
Vice Mayor Schaefer stated he is on the Education Committee and has concerns about our relationship with the District. He believes that having some expertise on our own and looking at Citrus Heights schools specifically is important to our community that we are looking at this from a much more broad perspective than having two people who don ’t necessarily have the expertise to really make an assessment. He believes a separate committee would be helpful in order to have specific experts provide feedback.
Council Member Bruins stated that Vice Mayor Schaefer makes a good point and stated she would like to retract her desire to have the current Education Committee address the issue. She stated that creating an entirely new committee needs to take into consideration certain issues such as how big should the committee be, would it include Police Department staff, and who from the school district should be involved.
Council Member Daniels would like to take an extensive look at each Citrus Heights school to address any safety concerns or weaknesses. He expressed the desire to have parents, teachers, and Police Department staff involved to examine safety in schools.
He would also like to see staff members from the District and District Board Members be active in this discussion.
Council Member Miller stated he would like to see a report from the Police Department related to safety and security of Citrus Heights schools. He stated that after the recommendation from the Police Department then Council can work with the District discuss these issues. He stated that not all Citrus Heights children attend Citrus Heights schools, so he would like to see this discussion at a broader level.
Council Member Bruins asked City Manager Feeney if he was aware of any conversations happening at the District level to address safety concerns.
City Manager Feeney stated that he has been in communication with the San Juan Unified School District Superintendent regarding the Council ’s desires. He stated that the District Board of Education has authorized $10 million to address school safety improvements within their District.
Vice Mayor Schaefer stated his concern is that the $10 million is for all SJUSD schools and Citrus Heights has 13 schools and could possibly not receive enough resources.
Council Member Miller and Vice Mayor Schaefer stated they would like have the Police Department do an assessment on security and safety at Citrus Heights Schools before making any decisions.
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Council Member Daniels requested to have a time frame on the assessment so that this issue doesn ’t get forgotten.
By majority consensus, the City Council directed staff work with the District and our Police Department regarding Citrus Heights schools and public safety, then provide a progress report to the City Council in July.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Middleton adjourned the regular meeting at 10:22 p.m .
Respectfully submitted,
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Amy Van, City Clerk