CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of Thursday, August 25 , 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 Miller .
2. Roll Call: Council Members present: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
C ouncil Members absent: None
Staff present: Blomquist, Cave, Feeney , Huber, Jones , Kempenaar , Myers , Reid, Singer, 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 Miller , the City Council approved the agenda .
AYES : Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lisa Strange , with the California Department of Insurance , addressed the Council . She shared information on two programs Citrus Heights residents could be eligible for . One program is the California Low cost auto insurance program, which is a state sponsored program to offer affordable insurance to those who meet set requirements. The second is the Senior Gateway website, which is a one-stop for seniors and their caregivers to find all resources in one location. The website is seniors.ca.gov.
Thomas Spencer addressed the Council regarding his desire to name the open space along Greenback Lane. The open space is home to the City ’s public art piece, “Up & Away ”, but the area does not have a designated name.
Michael Lagomarsino addressed the Council regarding the upcoming election. As the former president of the REACH board and active member of the Neighborhood Association, he wanted to remind these organizations that they cannot endorse Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, August 25 , 2022
candidates for the election. Individuals can endorse a particular candidate, but they cannot endorse as an organization.
PRESENTATION
4. Presentation by Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) - 2024 Blueprint, the Big Picture: Long Range Regional Planning Operations Manage r Poole introduced James Corless with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments. Corless gave a presentation on the SACOG Blueprint for Long Range Regional Planning. This regional planning document takes into account the grow th seen at a local level and outlines how municipalitie s can accommodate the increased demand . SACOG expects the growth rate will slow down, but the overall impact will require infrastructure improvements. The three main areas of focus are equity, economy, and environment al sustainability. SACOG is largely known for focusing on transportation, hou sing, and economic development. Corless discussed how the region will need to get creative when it comes to rethinking transportation and regional needs. As SACOG begins putting together this regional planning document, they intend to conduct extensive outreach and e ducation to understand resident priorities. Initiatives include the G reen M eans G o, R eady, S et , T rails, and other programming.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Daniels shared an update from the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District board meeting .
Council Member Bruins provided an update from Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District board meeting . She also shared information for a viewing and reception honoring the late Jim Cook.
Council Member Miller provided an update from the Sacramento Regional Transit board meeting. He also shared information regarding free rides on Regional Transit for all students.
Vice Mayor Schaefer attended meetings for Neighborhood Area 5 and 10 .
Mayor Middleton had no update s at this time .
CONSENT CALENDAR
5. SUBJECT : Second Reading – Zoning Code Updates
STAFF : C. Kempenaar / E. Singer
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-007, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Section 106.32 (Affordable Housing Incentives) of Chapter 106 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code (Zoning Code Section)
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6. SUBJECT : Second Reading – Abandonment of Setback in Larchmont Rosewood Subdivision
STAFF : C. Kempenaar / E. Singer
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-008, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Approving Abandonment of an Existing 25- Foot Setback on Thirty Parcels Located within the Larchmont Rosewood Subdivision (APN 209-0690-003, -004, -050, -051, -065, -066, 209-0700-005 Through -016, -029, -030, 209-0710-011, -012, -018, -019, -021 Through -026) ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , se c onded by Vice Mayor Schaefer , the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Item s 5 and 6 .
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer , Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR CALENDAR
7 . SUBJECT : Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference
STAFF : A. Van / H. Reid
RECOMMENDATION : Staff recommends the City Council designate a voting delegate and alternate(s) to participate at the Annual Business Meeting on September 9, 2022 during the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Management Analyst Reid introduced the item . She stated the League of California Cities Conference will take place September 7-9, 2022 in Long Beach. During the League of California Cities Business meeting on September 8, voting delegates will adopt the proposed amendments to the League by- laws . The voting delegate must be registered to attend the conference. The only Council Member registered to attend is Mayor Middleton.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , sec onded by Council Member Miller , the City Council Delegated Mayor Middleton to serve as the Voting De legate at the Annual Business Meeting on September 9, 2022 during the League of California Cities Annual Conference .
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer, Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. SUBJECT : Community Block Party Trailer Program Approval STAFF : M. Huber/ C. Myers
RECOMMENDATION : Staff recommends the City Council approve the Citrus Heights Community Block Party Trailer Program.
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Economic Development and Community Engagement Director Huber introduced the item for the Community Block Party Trailer. Huber discussed the strategic planning retreat goal of enhanced community vibrancy and engagement. At the May 10 strategic planning retreat, Council set a goal to purchase and outfit a Community Block Party Trailer for community groups to rent, which is stocked with essentials to host events.
Council previously all ocated $50,000 to implement the project.
Facilities Manager Myers stated the trailer has been purchased and will be completely outfitted with essentials for community events.
Huber mentioned that this block party trailer is be available for Citrus Heights Neighborhood Association groups, community organizations, and similar groups who are registered with the Community Engagement department. Individual residents and businesses are not eligible to reserve the block party trailer for private events .
Reservations for the trailer are based on a first come first serve basis. No reservations are accepted sooner than six months in advance. Program implementation will launch in winter 2022.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael Lagomarsino addressed the Council regarding his support for the Block Party Trailer Program.
Council comments and feedback followed.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Bruins , sec onded by Vice Mayor Schaefer , the City Council approved the Citrus Heights Community Block Party Trailer Program.
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer, Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9 . SUBJECT : Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Life Foundation related to the Auburn Oaks Facility at 7501 Sunrise Boulevard STAFF : A. Feeney / R. Jones
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-092 , A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing The City To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding With The Life Foundation Related To The Auburn Oaks Affordable Senior Housing Project Located At 7501 Sunrise Boulevard
City Manager Feeney introduced the item before Council. At th e August 11 City Council closed session, Council directed the City Manager to execute a non-binding letter of intent with the Life Foundation. The Life Foundation initially reached out to staff regarding an opportunity to pursue a collaborative grant application for the purchase of the Auburn Oaks Senior Apartments. The Life Foundation intends to keep the Senior Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, August 25 , 2022
Apartment complex as a low-income facility. The goal of the Life Foundation is to ensure the property remains in service to the local low-income senior population.
City Attorney Jones discussed the Memorandum of Understanding that was created from the non-binding Letter of Intent. He highlighted the City ’s partnership with the Life Foundation is to pursue Community Care Expansion Program grant funding from the state. The Life Foundation would own and be responsible for the operation and management of the senior housing project. Additionally, the City has review and approval rights for changes in management companies that will operate the facility. The City will not contribute any funding for this project.
Council co mments and discussion followed.
ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Daniels , sec onded by Vice Mayor Schaefer , the City Council a dopt ed Resolution No. 2022-092 , authorizing the City to enter into a Memorandum o f Understanding w ith The Life Foundation related to t he Auburn Oaks Affordable Senior Housing Project Located At 7501 Sunrise Boulevard .
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer, Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney informed Council that the September 8 City Council meeting has been cancelled due to the League of California Cities Conference. He also shared the City was recognized by the Sacramento Chapter of the American Public Works Association for successful delivery of the Mariposa Safe Routes to School Project.
Lastly, he informed the Council that the Citrus Heights Police Department had two recruits graduate from the Police Academy and receive their badges.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Vice Mayor Schaefer requested a future item to name the open space on Greenback Lane , Council Member Da niels and Mayor Middleton supported this item . Council Member Bruins requested the Economic Development and Community Engagement Director oversee a pro cess to name the open space .
CLOSED SESSION
10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section § 54956.9(d)(4) 1 case
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11. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Ashley Feeney, City Manager Employee organizations: Unrepresented Employees (All)
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action from closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Middleton adjourned the regular meeting at 8 :12 p.m .
Respectfully submitted,
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Amy Van, City Clerk