CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of Thursday, July 28 , 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 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Middleton .
1. The Fla g Salute was led by Council Member Bruins .
2. Roll Call: Council Members present: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
C ouncil Members absent: None
Staff present: Blomquist, Cave, Feeney , Frey, Jones , Kempenaar , Piva, Poole , Reid , Talwar, and
Turcotte .
3. The video statement was read by City Clerk Reid .
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Miller , seconded by Council Member Daniels , 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 Daniels shared information regarding National Night Out on August 2.
He also shared information on the Citrus Heights Chamber luncheon taking place on August 9 where Chief Turcotte will be talking. Council Member Daniels also shared information on the opening of the Folsom Palace Bistro on Sunrise and Madison.
Council Member Bruins had no updates at this time .
Council Member Miller provided an update from the Sacramento Regional Transit board meeting. He also shared an update from the Sacramento Transportation Authority board meeting.
Vice Mayor Schaefer shared his appreciation for staff who recently assisted Patelco Credit Union i n getting a fire inspection, which allowed them to open their business on Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, July 28 , 2022
time . He also shared that the City Manager ’s six -month anniversary is upcoming and expressed his appreciation in the work that has happened thus far.
Mayor Middleton provided an update from the League of California Cities Board of Directors meeting .
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kathy Morris addressed the Council regarding National Night Out. She shared that Neighborhood Association Areas 7, 8 & 9 (CHASEN) and Area 6 (Sunrise Ranch) will be at C-Bar-C Park on August 2.
CONSENT CALENDAR
4 . SUBJECT : Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION : Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 14 , 2022
5. SUBJECT : Resolution Amending the City ’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program
STAFF : C. Kempenaar/ N. Piva
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-075 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California Authorizing the Community Development Director or Designee to Execute Any Amendments or Modifications and to sign any Required Documentation for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Grant Program
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Daniels , se c onded by Vice Mayor Schaefer , the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Item s 4 and 5.
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR CALENDAR
6. SUBJECT : Approval of the Utilization of Economic Development Support Fund for Agreement with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council STAFF : M. Huber
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-076 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California Approving an Agreement between the Greater Sacramento Economic Council and City of Citrus Heights in an Amount not to exceed $35,124 for FY 2022-2023
Economic Development and Community Engagement Director Huber introduced the item . She stated that this item is to continue the City ’s partnership with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council. The Greater Sacramento Economic Council focuses on Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, July 28 , 2022
business attraction, building resilient industry clusters, and diversifying and strengthening the regional economy.
Scott Powell with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council provided an overview of the service delivery report for the City of Citrus Heights.
Council comments and feedback followed.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , sec onded by Vice Mayor Schaefer , the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-07 6 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving an Agreement between the Greater Sacramento Economic Council and City of Citrus Heights in an Amount not to exceed $35,124 for FY 2022-2023 .
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer, Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7. SUBJECT : Authorization for Issuance of Infra structure Financing Strategies R F P to inform the Sunrise Tomorrow Development Plan
STAFF : M. Huber
RECOMMENDATION : Staff recommends the City Council move to authorize the City Manager to issue an RFP substantially similar to the draft attached to this staff report.
Economic Development and Community Engagement Director Huber introduced the item . Since the approval of the Sunrise Mall Specific Plan, City Council and staff have established strategic goals to continue development discussions related to the Sunrise Mall project. One of the strategic plan goals specifically stated the desire to identify specific infrastructure and an associated funding plan to facilitate eventual infill redevelopment. By issuing an infrastructure financing strategies RFP, staff will be able to understand the fiscal and economic benefits to desi gnating portions of inf rastructure as public to facilitate development , and how to leverage a variety of financing tools and public funding sources to plan and construct needed infrastructure.
Council comments and feedback followed.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , sec onded by Council Member Daniels , the City Council moved to authorize the City Manager to issue an RFP substantially similar to the draft attached to the associated staff report.
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer, Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING
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8. SUBJECT : Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 98-01, 98-02, and 03- 01 Levy of Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Assessments
STAFF : R. Cave/ L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION : Staff Recommends the Following:
a. Convene the public hearing for the district regarding the proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and
b. Adopt Resolution No. 202 2 -077 , Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to L evy Fiscal Year 2022/2023 A ssessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-01 (St ock Village Units Nos. 1 and 2) c. Adopt Resolution No. 202 2 -078 , Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to L evy Fiscal Year 2022/2023 A ssessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-02 (Zone 1: Sorenson Ranch, Zone 2:
Autumnwood, Zone 3: Mariposa Creek and Zone 4: Wyatt Ranch) d. Adopt Resolution No. 202 2 -079 , Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to L evy Fiscal Year 2022/2023 A ssessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 03-01 (Stock Ranch Zones 1: Stock Ranch North, Zone 2:Stock Ranch So uth and Zone 3: Mitchell Farms)
General Services Director Cave presented on the final step for the annual update for the Ci ty ’s various landscape assessment districts.
Mayor Middleton o pened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. , hearing no public comment she closed the hearing.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Miller , sec onded by Vice Mayor Schaefer , the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-077 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment and to L evy Fiscal Year 2022/2023 A ssessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-01 (St ock Village Units Nos. 1 and 2) .
AYES: Bruins , Miller , Schaefer, Middleton
NOES: Daniels
ABSENT: None
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Miller , se conded by Council Member Bruins , the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-078 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment and to L evy Fiscal Year 2022/2023 A ssessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-02 (Zone 1: Sorenson Ranch, Zone 2: Autumnwood, Zone 3: Mariposa Creek and Zone 4: Wyatt Ranch) .
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AYES: Bruins, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
NOES: Daniels
ABSENT: None
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Miller , se conded by Council Member Bruins , the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-079 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment and to L evy Fiscal Year 2022/2023 A ssessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 03-01 (Stock Ranch Zones 1: Stock Ranch North, Zone 2:Stock Ranch So uth and Zone 3: Mitchell Farms) .
AYES: Bruins, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
NOES: Daniels
ABSENT: None
9 . SUBJECT: Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 97-01 (Zones 1, 2, 3, a nd 4) Levy of Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Assessments
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave/ L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following:
a. Convene the public hearing for the district regarding the proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and
b. Adopt Resolution No. 202 2-080 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citru s Heights, California, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to Levy Fiscal Year 2022/2023 A ssessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No . 97-01 (Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4 )
General Services Director Cave presented on the final step for the annual update for the City ’s various landscape assessment districts.
Mayor Middleton opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Debbie Wooley addressed the Council asking if there is an increase from the previous year ’s assessment and who these assessments effect.
General Services Director Cave stated there are no increases in this assessment district.
Mayor Middleton closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , sec onded by Council Member Miller , the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-080 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment and to Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, July 28 , 2022
Levy Fiscal Year 2022/2023 A ssessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No . 97-01 (Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4) .
AYES: Bruins, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
NOES: Daniels
ABSENT: None
10. SUBJECT : Citrus Heights Lighting Assessment District Levy of Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Assessments
STAFF : R. Cave/ L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION : Staff recommends the following:
a. Convene the public hearing for the district regarding the proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2022 -081 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citru s Heights, California, to Confirm the Diagram and A ssessm ent and to L evy Fiscal Year 2022/2023 A ssessments for the Citrus Heigh ts Lighting Assessment District
City Engineer Blomquist presented on the final step for the annual update for the Ci ty ’s lighting assessment district.
Mayor Middleton o pened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. , hearing no public comment she closed the hearing .
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Daniels , se conded by Council Member Miller , the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-081 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Confirm ing the Diagram and A ssessm ent and to L evy Fiscal Year 2022/2023 A ssessments for the Citrus Heigh ts Lighting Assessment District .
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
11. SUBJECT : School Safety Update
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
Police Chief Turcotte shared an update regarding school safety. He stated at a previous council meeting, Council had asked staff to review school safety plans in coordination with San Juan Unified School District to ensure that we have the best plans in place to be able to protect Citrus Heights students. He informed Council that the Citrus Heights Police Department , prior to this year, already had specific threat assessment s and school safety response plans that have been drafted for all Citrus Heights schools. With Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, July 28 , 2022
the ongoing conversation around school safety, the s afety response plans already in place have been reviewed and updated and placed in patrol vehicles and are available for those throughout the organization. The Police Department continues to work with Mike Jones , the San Juan Unified School District Safe School s Director , who is reviewing safety plans, training s, and protocols for SJUSD staff. These plans will be ready for the Police Department to review in the fall. Members of the Police Department will continue to work with the SJUSD to keep Citrus Heights schools safe. Turcotte stated that he will continue to keep the council updated as the conversations continue in regards to school safety.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City M anager Feeney shared information on National Night Out, which will take place on August 2.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None
CLOSED SESSION
12. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 7501 Sunrise Boulevard, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 Agency Negotiator: City Manager Ashley J. Feeney and City Attorney Ryan Jones
Negotiating Parties: Auburn Oaks Center, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, and The Low Income Family Enrichment Corporation, a California Public Benefit Corporation and 501(c)(3)
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action from closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Middleton adjourned the regular meeting at 7 :34 p.m .
Respectfully submitted,
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Amy Van, City Clerk