CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of Thursday, December 8 , 202 2
City Hall Council Chambers
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: Cave, Feeney , Huber, Jones , Kempenaar , 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, Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SPECIAL ITEMS
4. Recognition of Retiring Council Members Jeannie Bruins and Steve Miller Vice Mayor Schaefer read and presented a proclamation to Jeannie Bruins for her service on the City Council.
Council Member Daniels read and presented a proclamation to Steve Miller for his service on the City Council.
Comments from Council Members followed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Supervisor Sue Frost addressed the Council sharing her well wishes for retiring Council Members Jeannie Bruins and Steve Miller.
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Bill Van Duker addressed the Council to thank retiring Council Member Jeannie Bruins for her service to Citrus Heights. He also shared his appreciation to retiring Council Member Steve Miller.
Michael Lagomarsino addressed the Council to share his appreciation for Council Member Jeannie Bruins and Steve Miller ’s commitment to the Citrus Heights community.
Rick Hodgkins addressed the Council thanking retiring Council Membe r Steve Miller for his service.
5 . SUBJECT: Certification of November 8, 2022 Election Results STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022 -115 ; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Reciting the Fact of the General Munic ipal Election Held on November 8, 2022 , Declaring the Result and Other Such Matters as Provided By Law
City Clerk Van stated pursuant to Elections Code the City Council, as the governing body of the city, shall adopt a resolution reciting the fact of the election. A s a result of the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election, the following council members have been elected to the City Council for full, four-yea r terms: City Council District 2 – MariJane Lopez-Taff , City Council District 4 – Jayna Karpinski-Costa, and City Council District 5 – Porsche Middleton .
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Bruins , seconded by Council Member Miller , the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022 - 115 ; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Reciting the Fact of the General Munic ipal Election Held on November 8, 2022 , Declaring the Result and Other Such Matters as Provided By Law .
AYES: Bruins, Daniels, Miller, Schaefer, Middleton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Middleton called for a five-minute recess.
6 . Swearing in of Newly Elected Council Members
Supervisor Sue Frost administered the oath of office to MariJane Lopez-Taff.
Ted Costa administered the oath of office to Jayna Karpinski-Costa.
City Clerk Van administered the oath of office to Porsche Middleton. 7 . Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Daniels , seco nded by Council Member Lopez-Taff , the Cit y Council appointed Tim Schaefer as Mayor.
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AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff , the City Cou ncil appointed Bret Daniels as Vice Mayor.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Middleton called for a two-minute recess.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Rick Hodgkins ad dressed the Council regarding the shopping cart ordinance. He suggested the City work with Sacramento County on returning carts to the appropriate jurisdiction.
John Kane addressed the Council regarding the creation of a Citrus Heights school district. He stated his concern with the quality of education provided by public education.
He stated Citrus Heights students are being left behind academically and the security at schools needs to be addressed.
PRESENTATION
8. 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 .
City Manager Feeney recognized Haley Reid for 10 years of service.
Administrative Services Director Talwar recognized Brian Koski for 20 years of service.
Community Development Director Kempenaar recognized Nicole Piva for 20 years of service.
General Services Director Cave recognized Bryan Rowe for 5 years of service.
Additionally she recognized Ardelyn Flores and Randy Keen for 20 years of service.
Police Chief Turcotte recognized Vedad Caus , Dominic Cooper, and Heather Hutchinson for 5 years of service . H e also recognized Nathan Culver, Joseph Davis, Nicole Garing, and Patrick McCoy for 1 5 years of service.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Middleton provided an update from a League o f California Cities “League Leader ’s ” workshop.
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Council Member Karpinski-Costa shared her appreciation for those who voted in the November 8, 2022 election.
Council Member Lopez-Taff shared her apprec iation to voters from District 2 who voted in the November 8, 2022 election.
Vice Mayor Daniels shared his congratulations to the newly elected Council Members .
He recently attended the CHASEN Neighborhood Association meeting, which represents neighborhoods seven, eight, and nine. Additionally, he recently attended the Sunrise MarketPlace ribbon cutting and City ’s Tree Lighting event. He shared information on the toys for the troops kids drive running from December 10 – 22 at Greenback and Sunrise.
Mayor Schaefer attended the City ’s Tree Lighting event .
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that all consent items be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a Council Member . 9 . Item pulled for discussion.
10. SUBJECT : Approve Resolution for Continued Remote Meetings in Accordance with AB 361
STAFF : A. Van/ R. Jones
RECOMMENDATION : A dopt Resolution No. 2022-116, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Making the Legally Required Findings to Continue to Authorize the Conduct of Remote “telephonic ” Meetings D uring the State of Emergency
11 . SUBJECT : Submission of Application for T ree City USA Designation STAFF : C. Kempenaar/ E. Singer
RECOMMENDATION : A dopt Resolution No. 2022-117 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the Submission of an A pplication to the Nat ional Arbor Day Foundation for Consideration of Citrus Heights Being Designated a Tree City USA C ommunity
12 . SUBJECT : Annual AB 1600 Development Report
STAFF : S. Talwar/ T. Nossardi
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-118 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Accepting, Filing, and Making the Findings Identified in the City ’s Annual AB 1600 Fee Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022
13 . SUBJECT : Second Reading – Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission Joint Powers Agency Agreement Ordinance Amendment STAFF : A. Van
RECOMMENDATION : A dopt Ordinance No. 2022-013, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Sections 90-88 Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, December 8 , 2022
and 90-93 of Chapter 90 “Telecommunications ” of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code Relating to the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission
14. SUBJECT : T ransportation D evelopment A ct (TDA) Claim Authorization STAFF : R. Cave/ M. Poole
RECOMMENDATION : A dopt Resolution No. 2022-119 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing City Staff to Submit Transportation Development Act Claims for Fiscal Years 2021-2022 and 2022- 2023 and to Submit Any Amended Claims Based on Revised Apportionments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Previous Years
ACTION : On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels , se c onded by Council Member Middleton , the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Item s 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 .
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED
9 . SUBJECT : Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION : Approve the Minutes of the Special/Regular Meeting of October 27, 2022 and the Regular Meeting of November 10, 2022 Council Member Karpinski-Costa pulled the item to abstain from the vote.
ACTION : On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels , sec onded by Council Member Middleton , the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Item 9 .
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Karpinski-Costa
PUBLIC HEARING
15. SUBJECT : Second Reading – Ordinance Amending Chapter 38 of the City of Citrus H eights Municipal Code Relating to Fire Prevention and Protection STAFF : C. Kempenaar/ G. Anderson
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-014, A n Ordinance of the City of Citrus Heights A mending Chapter 38 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code Relating to Fire Prevention and Protection Community Development Director Kempenaar presented the item to Council. This is the second reading to adopt the International Fire Code, in cluding minor local amendments.
Mayor Schaefer opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. hearing no comment , he closed the public hearing .
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ACTION : On a motion by Council Member Middleton , s econded by Vice Mayor Daniels , the City Council Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-014, A n Ordinance of the City of Citrus Heights A mending Chapter 38 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code Relating to Fire Prevention and Protection.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR CALENDAR
16 . SUBJECT : Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Service Agreements Not to Exceed $200,000 for the Development of Infrastructure Financing Strategies and any Necessary Ancillary Engineering Work for the Sunrise Tomorrow Project
STAFF : M. Huber/ C. Kempenaar
RECOMMENDATION : A dopt Resolution No. 2022-120 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements Not to Exceed $200,000 for the Development of Infrastructure Financing Strategies and any Necessary Ancillary Work for the Sunrise Tomorrow Project
Economic Development and Community Engagement Director Huber presented the item to Council. Huber shared the project history regarding the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan. In May 2022, Council set a strategic objective to issue an RFP to conduct analysis of public infrastructure financing strategy scenarios and other tools to inform development for the project. In July 2022, Council authorized the issuance of the infrastructure financing strategies request for proposals. Huber stated that the Infrastructure Financing Strategy will include comprehensive information on options to designation portions of infrastructure as public to facilitate development and how to leverage a variety of financing tools to plan o r construct needed infrastructure. Staff recommend selecting Kosmont Companies to fulfill the requirements outlined in the request for proposals. St aff have outlined four steps for the project process. These include; identification and evaluation of relevant financing tools and public funding sources, preliminary funding and financing analysis, fiscal and economic impact analysis, and governance and implementation roadmap. Huber shared that Citrus Heights was awarded a $160,000 Green Means Go grant to complete the infrastructure financing strategies .
Council comments and discussion followed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Rick Hodgkins addressed the Council. He stated that the mall is a place for seniors to go and walk during the cold winter months and hot summer months. He believes having a place like this for seniors will always be important to the community.
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ACTION : On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels , s econded by Council Member Karpinski- Costa , the City Council Adopted Resolution No. 2022-120 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements Not to Exceed $200,000 for the Development of Infrastructure Financing Strategies and any Necessary Ancillary Work for the Sunrise Tomorrow Project.
AYES: K arpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
17 . SUBJECT : Resolution Authorizing the Application for REAP 2.0 Higher Impact Transformative (HIT) Allocation
STAFF : C. Kempenaar/ M. Huber
RECOMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2022-121 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing Application to and Participation in the Higher Impact Transformative (HIT) Grant Program Community Development Director Kempenaar presented the item to Council. He stared that the REAP 2.0 Higher Impact Transformative grant is part of a competitive funding program with HUD intended to accelerate housing needs, unlock infill development, and support multi-modal options. There is $ 30 million available statewide with a $10 million maximum grant allocation. The scope of the grant is to support infill development including frontage improvements and intersection improvements. Staff are currently working on the grant application, but the initial scope of work would focus on transit and other frontage improvements.
ACTION : On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels , s econde d by Council Member Karpinski- Costa , the City Council Adopted Resolution No. 2022-121 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing Application to and Participation in the Higher Impact Transformative (HIT) Grant Program .
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney shared photos from the Citrus Heights Police Department welcoming hom e Officer McCoy from deployment . He also shared information on the Citrus Heights Police Department honor wall , established to honor the hard work of previous members of the agency. Additionally, he shared information for the Planning Commission & Construction Board of Appeals recruitment. Lastly, he shared that the December 22, 2022 City Council meeting is cancelled and the next City Council meeting will be January 12, 2023.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, December 8 , 2022
Vice Mayor Daniels requested to amend the City Council handbook to allow two Council Members to add an item to a future agenda instead of three. Council Members Karpinski-Costa and Lopez-Taff supported the item.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Schaefer adjourned the regular meeting at 7 :5 0 p.m .
Respectfully submitted,
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Amy Van, City Clerk