CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Special / Regular Meeting of Thursday, January 26, 2023 City Hall Council Chambers
6360 Fountain Square Dive, Citrus Heights, CA
CALL SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER
The special meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Schaefer
1. Roll Call: Council Members present: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer Council Members absent: None
Staff present: Feeney, Jones and Van
PUBLIC COMMENT
Peter Ho addressed the City Council stating he has been displaced from his home that was unfairly placed in a home receivership.
CLOSED SESSION
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 7137 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA (APN 211-0020-025-0000) Agency Negotiator: City Manager Ashley J. Feeney and City Attorney Ryan Jones Negotiating Parties: Woodside Homes
Under Negotiation: Both price and terms of payment
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(1)(d)
Name of case: City of Citrus Heights v. Ho, Case No. 2021-00292266-CU-PT, Sacramento Superior Court (complaint filed on 1/12/2021)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGAȚION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(1)(d)
Name of case: Burhans v. City of Citrus Heights, et al., Case No. 34-2021-00295431, Sacramento Superior Court (complaint filed on 3/2/2021)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(1)(d)
Name of case: Richards v. City of Citrus Heights, et al., Case No. 2:20-CV-02159-KJM-JDP, United States District Court Eastern District of California (complaint filed on 10/28/2020)
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action from closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Schaefer adjourned the special meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, January 26, 2023
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Schaefer.
The Flag Salute was led by Council Member Lopez-Taff.
Roll Call: Council Members present: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer Council Members absent: None
Staff present: Bermudez, Feeney, Huber, Jones, Kempenaar, Van and department directors.
The video statement was read by City Clerk Van.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council approved the agenda.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Lopez-Taff spoke at her Neighborhood Association meeting. She attended the League of California Cities New Mayor and Council Member training. She commended the General Services Department with their response to potholes.
Vice Mayor Daniels attended the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Installation dinner. He provided a report from the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality District Board meeting. He also provided a report from the Sacramento Regional Transit Board meeting.
Mayor Schaefer stated he spoke at the Neighborhood Association Area 3 meeting. He attended the League of
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kathy Morris stated she agrees that Citrus Heights schools need some attention in the areas of academics, safety, and maintenance. She believes that we should give the new San Juan Unified School Board members time to get the job done.
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 12, 2023
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, January 26, 2023 SUBJECT: Amendment to the City's Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funding Application STAFF: C. Kempenaar/ N. Piva
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-007, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the Application and Adopting the Amended Five Year Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program
6. SUBJECT: Participation in the Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) Dental Program
STAFF: S. Talwar/ M. Alejandrez/ M. Dippert
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-008, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City to Become a Member of the Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) Joint Powers Authority and Authorizing the City Manager and Human Resources Manager to Act on Behalf of the City Citrus Regarding the PRISM Dental MOU and Future Matters Relating to the MOU., Exhibit A and B
SUBJECT: Auburn Blvd. Complete Streets Revitalization Project - Phase 2 Federal Project CML 5475 (038) Approval of Contract Amendment No. 2
STAFF: R. Cave/ L. Blomquist/ H. Young
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023 - 009, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Bennett Engineering Services, Inc. for the Auburn Blvd.
Complete Streets Revitalization Project - Phase 2
8. SUBJECT: Drainage Master Plan (Neighborhood Areas 8, 9, & 10) Project Approval of Contract Amendment No. 2
STAFF: R. Cave/ L. Blomquist/ D. Kehrer
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023 - 010, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Dokken Engineering for Drainage Master Plan (Neighborhood Areas 8, 9, & 10) Project
9. SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing the Application/Receipt of Funds for the Prohousing Incentive Pilot Award
STAFF: C. Kempenaar/ A. Bermudez
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023 - 011, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing Application for, and Receipt of, Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program Funds
ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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REGULAR CALENDAR
10. SUBJECT: Approval of Economic Development Support Fund Grant Request by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce
STAFF: M. Huber
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023 - 012, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving a $14,848 Grant to the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce from the Economic Development Support Fund - Part I
Economic Development and Community Engagement Director Huber provided an overview of the Economic Development Support Fund Program. She stated the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce has requested Economic Development Support Fund - Part I funds in the amount of $14,848. She stated the City Council Finance Committee reviewed the application and recommends City Council approval.
Diane Ebbitt, Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, provided an update on new chamber members and the Chamber's accomplishments in 2022.
Council comments followed.
ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels, seconded by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023 - 012, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving a $14,848 Grant to the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce from the Economic Development Support Fund - Part I.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. SUBJECT: Authorization for Issuance of an RFP for Professional Services Related to Consideration of Potential Annexation Areas
STAFF: C. Kempenaar
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Consultant Support to Evaluate the Fiscal Impact or Benefits and Community Support/Outreach for Four Potential Annexation Areas
Community Development Director Kempenaar stated at the last City Council Strategic Planning meeting in May 2022, the City Council directed staff to present the Council with options for potential annexation areas. He stated the areas being considered are Roseville Pointe, Fair Oaks/Madison, Dewey Drive (area on the southern side of the City), and the Greenback Gateway. The potential work plan includes a strategic review of the annexation areas, initiating dialogue with Sacramento County, conducting targeted outreach to impacted geographies, conduct a preliminary fiscal impact analysis, and report the findings to the City Council.
Council comments and questions followed
ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels, seconded by Mayor Schaefer, the City Council Authorized the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Consultant Support to Evaluate the Fiscal Impact or Benefits and Community Support/Outreach for Four Potential Annexation Areas.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, January 26, 2023 AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. SUBJECT: Patriotic Event Considerations - Professional Fireworks STAFF: A. Feeney
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-013, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving a Not to Exceed Allocation of $80,000 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds for a Patriotic Community Event in Recognition of Independence Day and Finding the Event Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act City Manager Feeney stated in working with the City Council and the community we developed a Focus Area Work Plan that was put forward to allow us to advance in certain areas that are of interest to the community.
One of the four focus areas that emerged over the last year is Community Connection. In the City's current six month strategic objectives the Council established an objective to "explore the feasibility, costs, logistics and options for a patriotic event and present to City Council." Some patriotic event considerations include time and planning, location, music, food and beverage, and professional fireworks. He provided an overview of the potential 2023 event scope. The event would likely be held on Friday, June 30 or Saturday, July 1, at the City Hall campus and Van Maren Park, it would include a musical performance, some food and beverage, and a professional fireworks show. The estimated costs for the event are between $60,000 to $80,000. Staff is recommending the use of American Rescue Plan Act funding to fund the event. If the Council desires this to be an annual event, the costs would be budgeted in the next two-year budget cycle. He stated several emailed public comments have been received and were provided to the City Council.
Public Comment
Lee Miller, with Residents Against Illegal Fireworks in Sacramento County, spoke via Zoom and encouraged Council to vote no on just the professional fireworks portion of the resolution. In her opinion she said it would be better to use the funds that are being allocated for the aerial fireworks to enforce Citrus Heights'illegal fireworks social host ordinance.
Kristie Wardlow spoke via Zoom and asked when the parade would come back. She believes the 4th of July community parade is something important that should come back to Citrus Heights.
City Clerk Van read the following public comment submitted by Alfred Sanchez, "No way should we spend any money on a fireworks show. We need to focus our money on better things. I am strongly apposed. Don't do it! Don't do it!"
City Clerk Van read the following public comments submitted by Kathy Milton, "I am completely against any funds used for this proposal. I concur with Linda Sue Arrowwood in her letter to the Sentinel editor. (Excerpts from her article There are numerous ways to help people and businesses that should be considered before any entertainment funding that is not beneficial to the entire community. Perhaps... Grants for local businesses, Assistance for our local homeless population; consider port-o-potty areas, trash service etc. Help out senior citizens with limited incomes buy food or pay a utility bill. Fund a grant to assist our local marching band with expenses or a local nonprofit to benefit children. At the very least, fix some potholes or help those who need to remove storm-damaged trees and debris. Help fund something to assist Police Department personnel, like body armor or mental health assistance for police officers and their families... $80k is a frivolous expense. Poll the citizens and use the funds as intended."
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, January 26, 2023 Council comments followed.
Vice Mayor Daniels made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2023-013, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving a Not to Exceed Allocation of $80,000 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds for a Patriotic Community Event in Recognition of Independence Day and Finding the Event Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Council Member Middleton seconded the motion.
Mayor Schaefer made an alternate motion to adopt Resolution No. 2023-013, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving a Not to Exceed Allocation of $80,000 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds for a Patriotic Community Event in Recognition of Independence Day and Finding the Event Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, with the removal of the professional fireworks component of the event. Council Member Karpinski-Costa seconded the motion. A roll-call vote was taken as follows:
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Schaefer
NOES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels
ABSENT: None
The motion failed.
ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-013, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving a Not to Exceed Allocation of $80,000 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds for a Patriotic Community Event in Recognition of Independence Day and Finding the Event Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels
NOES: Karpinski-Costa, Schaefer
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
13. SUBJECT: Overview of New State Housing Laws 2023
DEPARTMENT: Community Development Department
Senior Planner Bermudez stated there were 41 housing bills that were signed into law during the last legislative session. She provided an overview of the new housings bills that affect Citrus Heights, which includes AB 2011, SB 6, AB 2234, AB 2097, AB 2334, and SB 897. She stated staff is working to update codes and implement processes for compliance with the new laws.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney provided an update on the General Services Department's efforts to fix potholes throughout the City that developed as a result of the recent storms.
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ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Karpinski-Costa requested that the City Council recognize Sunrise Recreation and Park District Director Dave Mitchell at a future City Council meeting in honor of his impending retirement. Vice Mayor Daniels and Mayor Schaefer supported the request.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Schaefer adjourned the regular meeting at 7:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Van
Amy Van, City Clerk