CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of Thursday, July 14 , 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 6:01 p.m. by Vice Mayor Schaefer .
1. The Fla g Salute was led by Council Member Bruins .
2. Roll Call: Council Members present: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer C ouncil Members absent: Middleton
Staff present: Anderson, Blomquist, Cave, Dippert, Feeney , Frey, Jones , Kempenaar , Poole , Reid,
Russo, Talwar, Turcotte , and Van .
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
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Miller had no updates at this time .
Council Member Bruins shared an update from the recent Prospective Council Candidate Workshop held with City Executive Staff on June 30 in the Council Chambers .
She stated the workshop was recorded and is available on the City ’s website. She recently attended a ribbon cutting at Future Honda on Auburn Blvd and Greenback Lane. Council Member Bruins provided an update on the Regional Sanitation board meeting. She also provided information regarding upcoming Police Activities League events.
Council Member Daniels shared information regarding the upcoming Council Candidate Nomination Filing period .
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Vice Mayor Schaefer recently attended the Prospective Candidate workshop on June
30. PUBLIC COMMENT
Gina Olivares addressed the Council regarding the creation of a space for students to be heard . She is a parent to three teenagers who go to school in Citrus Heights. She urged the City Council to create a youth specific committee that would give students an opportunity to be heard, especially during difficult times like the COVID-19 pandemic and remote school.
Jimmy Bobak addressed the Council regarding the creation of an ordinance regulating cannabis sales and taxes in Citrus Heights. Citrus Heights does not currently allow the sale of medicinal or recreational cannabis sales. He stated the City is losing millions in tax revenue, and while the City does not allow sales, people are still having marijuana delivered into the City. He believes that by allowing for cannabis sales the City would benefit greatly.
PRESENTATION
4 . Employee Service Recognition
City Manager Feeney stated tonight we will be recognizing individual employees who have reached a milestone, either their 5, 10, 15 or 20 years of service with the City .
Commander Russo and Commander Frey began by recognizing Abbie Marconi-Gora, William Niethammer, and Mary Brunmier for 15 years of service.
City Manager Feeney recognized Casey Kempenaar for 15 years of service.
Community Development Director Kempen a ar recognized Greg Anderson and Susan McLendon for 15 years of service.
Commander Russo recognized Ruben Hernandez for 10 years of service.
Operations Manager Poole recognized Michelle Parker for 10 years of service.
Interim Human Resources Manager Dippert recognized Meagan Bushey for 5 years of service.
City Clerk Van recognized Laura McGill for 5 years of service.
Commander Frey recognized Daniel Hanson for 5 years of service.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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5 . SUBJECT : Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION : Approve the Minutes of the Special/ Regular Meeting of June 23 , 2022
6 . SUBJECT : Approve Resolution for Continued Remote Meetings in Accordance with A B 361
STAFF : A. Van/ R. Jones
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-060 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California Making the Legally R equired Findings to Continue to Authorize the Conduct of Remote “Telephonic ” Meetings D uring the State of Emergency
7 . Pulled for discussion.
8 . Pulled for discussion.
9. SUBJECT : Citrus Heights Lighting Assessment District Initiate Proceedings for Fiscal Year 2022 /202 3 Annual Update
STAFF : R. Cave/ L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION : Staff recommends the following:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 202 2 -069 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Initiate Proceedings P ursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for the Citrus Heights Lighting District; and b. Adopt Resolution No. 2022 -070 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citru s Heights, California, for the Intention to Levy and Collect A ssessments for Fiscal Year 202 2 /202 3 for the Citrus Heights Lighting District. 10 . SUBJECT : Old Auburn Road Complete Streets Project (Phase 1) Award of Professional Engineering Services Agreement – City PN 15-21-008 STAFF : R. Cave/ L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-071 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with GHD, Inc. to Provide Professional Engineering Services for the Old Auburn Road Complete Streets Project (Phase 1) 11 . SUBJECT : Second Reading – Fire Capital Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance STAFF : C. Kempenaar/ R. Cave
RECOMMENDATION : A pprove Ordinance No. 2022 -006, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights A dding Article XXIX to Chapter 18 of the Citrus Heights
Municipal Code for the Fire Capital Facilities Impact Fee 12 . SUBJECT : Purchase and Sale Agreement with Citrus Heights Water District for Proposed Well Parcels on Sayonara Drive
STAFF : C. Kempenaar/ R. Jones
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RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2 022-072 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Giving the City Manager Authority to Execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Citrus Heights Water District Council Member Daniels requested to pull items 7 and 8 for a separate vote.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Daniels , se c onded by Council Member Miller , the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Item s 5, 6 , 9, 10, 11, and 12 .
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
7. SUBJECT : Initiate Proceedings for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Annual Update Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 98-01, 98-02 (Zones 1, 2, 3, & 4), And 03-01 (Zones 1, 2 & 3)
STAFF : R. Cave/ L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION : Staff Recommends the Following:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 202 2-061, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Initiate Proceedings Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-01.
b. Adopt Resolution No. 202 2-062, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Initiate Proceedings Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-02, Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4 .
c. Adopt Resolution No. 202 2-063, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Initiate Proceedings Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 03-01, Zones 1, 2 , and 3.
d. Adopt Resolution No. 202 2-064, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citru s Heights, California, for the Intention to Levy and Collect A ssessments for Fiscal Year 202 2 /202 3 for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-01.
e. Adopt Resolution No. 202 2-065, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, Ca lifornia, for the Intention to Levy and Collect A ssessments for Fiscal Year 202 2 /202 3 for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-02, Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4 .
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f. Adopt Resolution No. 202 2-066, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citru s Heights, California, for the Intention to Levy and Collect A ssessments for Fiscal Year 202 2 /202 3 for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 03-01, Zones 1, 2 and 3.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , sec onded by Vice Mayor Schaefer , the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Item 7.
AYES: Bruins, Miller, Schaefer
NOES: Daniels
ABSENT: Middleton
8 . SUBJECT: Initiate Proceedings For Fisca l Year 2022/2023 Annual Update f or Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 97-01 (Zones 1, 2, 3, a nd 4) STAFF REPORT: R. Cave/ L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 202 2-067, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Initiate Proceedings P ursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 97-01 (Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4);
b. Adopt Resolution No. 202 2-068, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citru s Heights, California, for the Intention to Levy and Collect A ssessments for Fiscal Year 202 2 /202 3 for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No . 97-01 (Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4)
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , sec onded by Council Member Miller , the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Item 8.
AYES: Bruins, Miller, Schaefer
NOES: Daniels
ABSENT: Middleton
PUBLIC HEARING
13. SUBJECT : Fire Impact Fee Update
STAFF : C. Kempenaar/ R. Cave
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-073 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, A dopting a Fire Capital Facilities Development Impact Fee
Community Development Director Kempenaar introduced the item. At the ir June 23, 2022 meeting , Council introduced the Fire Capital Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance 2022-006 for the first reading. Kempenaar stated that following the adopti on of the ordinance, Council would need to adopt a resolution for the fee as well.
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Vice Mayor Schaefer opened the public hearing at 6:33 p.m . Hearing no public comment, he closed the public hearing.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , sec onded by Council Member Miller , the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-073 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, A dopting a Fire Capital Facilities Development Impact Fee.
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller
NOES: Schaefer
ABSENT: Middleton
14. SUBJECT : Resolution Confirming Report of Delinquent Solid Waste Charges and Ordering Collection of Delinquencies on the Property Tax Roll STAFF : R. Cave/ M. Poole
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-074 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California Confirming a Report of Delinquent Solid Waste Charges and Ordering Collection of Delinquencies on the Property Tax Roll
Operations Manager Poole introduced the item. Poole stated this is an annual item before the City to assist Republic Services in collecting delinquent solid waste charges on the tax roll. As of June 14, there are 1,058 delinquent account s amounting in $448,288.42 in penalties due. Following the adopting of the resolution, a final reconciliation with Republic Services will be issued out to those account s with outstanding solid waste charges.
Vice Mayor Schaefer opened the public hearing at 6 :38 p.m . Hearing no public comment, he closed the public hearing.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , sec onded by Council Member Daniels , the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-074 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Confirming a Report of Delinquent Solid Waste Charges and Ordering Collection of Delinquencies on the Property Tax Roll.
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City M anager Feeney provided updates to Council . He shared that the Citrus Heights Police Department recently won first place in the Citrus Heights Chamber ’s “Best of Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, July 14 , 2022
Citrus Heights ” awards for best government services. He also shared information on the new beautification crew, which has acquired a flatbed truck and is recruiting for two limited term positions in the General Services Department. Feeney shared an update on the fireworks enforcement that took place over the Fourth of July holiday. Citrus Heights residents submitted over 500 online fireworks reports and police seized over 216 lbs. of illegal fireworks. Lastly, he informed the Council that the City received a $700,000 budget appropriation in the state budget for a Gateway Activation Plan (GAP) project to look for opportunities within current trails to connect and enhance .
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Schaefer adjourned the regular meeting at 6 :48 p.m .
Respectfully submitted,
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Amy Van, City Clerk