CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of Thursday, March 9, 2023
City Hall Council Chambers
6360 Fountain Square Dive, Citrus Heights, CA
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Vice Mayor Daniels.
The Flag Salute was led by Vice Mayor Daniels.
2. Roll Call: Council Members present: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Daniels Council Members absent: Middleton, Schaefer
Staff present: Feeney, Jones, Talwar, Van and department directors.
3. The video statement was read by City Clerk Van.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council approved the agenda.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Daniels
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton, Schaefer
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Van read the following written comments submitted by Cynthia Fagan, "Thank you to Tiffany Campbell of Animal Services for reaching out to work towards a solution regarding dumping of pets in parks. I have volunteered the past 9 years at 2 local shelters and for a rescue group. Pet abandonment is intertwined with many social issues but that does not make it acceptable. Animal Control Officers have told me they've gone to homes to collect pets, only to see CPS or APS along with Code Enforcement Officers at the same home. Civic agencies and leaders of Citrus Heights should inform citizens of all ages through social media and outreach that abuse, neglect, and dumping of pets is not only illegal but simply wrong. Further actions might include building a Citrus Heights Animal Shelter that can be small in space and staff but big on volunteers, rescue, fostering, and adopting. Collaborating with a non-profit like Red Rover is one of many options. They offer a humane education program for youth and another program to keep domestic violence survivors together with their pets in transitional housing. For catching and rehoming the park rabbits, Only Sunshine Sanctuary has been most active recently, but Friends of Unwanted Rabbits, All Ears, as well as Leaps and Bounds, are local rescues that have rescued park rabbits in the past." City Clerk Van read the following written comments submitted by Peter Ho, "I am Peter Ho. I addressed the council on Jan 26 regarding my home. On Mar 1, the Receiver Mr. Eric Beatty, motioned for the sale of my home and the Court granted. I responded Feb 17, 2023 emphasizing the perjury of the Improper Service, that was true and wrong. The Court / Judge did not want to acknowledge, recognize, and correct this judicial error.
Perjury is a serious felony crime, submitted by the City Lw firm Jones Mayer, and it as key in settng Receivership into motion. I also emphasized how the Receivership was allowed without meeting code Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, March 9, 2023 requirement of reasonable time to abate and repair. I was only giving 3 days for a vague and long list created by Code Enforcement. Again,, the Court / Judge did not want to recognize this major error and unjust unlawful violation against me, and correct this error. I am being charged around $325,000, the full value of my home, due to runup of charges, and will lose both my retirement savings and the only modest home I have. I have been mistreated and severely wronged. I am struggling to deal with the internal pain from this injustice. I ask to City council and leaders to compensate me for this excessive and unreasonable action, loss of my home, and retirement savings, in some way and extent. Or, maybe you can ask to court or Receiver to stop, and not sale my home."
PRESENTATIONS
4. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming March 2023 as Women's History Month Council Member Lopez-Taff read and presented the proclamation for Women's History Month to Janet Harry with the Soroptimist International of Citrus Heights.
Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming March 2023 as Red Cross Month Council Member Karpinski-Costa read and presented the proclamation for Red Cross Month to Patricia Davis with the American Red Cross.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Lopez-Taff attended the Sacramento Police Officers Association Retirement dinner. She attended the Citrus Heights Women's Club Tea Party. She was invited to be a speech contest judge for the District Lions Scholarship Speech Contest. She had a briefing with the Sacramento Homeless Policy Commission CEO on their efforts.
Council Member Karpinski-Costa attended a City Council Finance Committee meeting. She provided a report from the Sacramento Area Sewer District Board meeting and the Sacramento Transportation Authority Board meeting.
Vice Mayor Daniels thanked staff for responding to recent homeless encampments near Sylvan Library.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Pulled for discussion.
SUBJECT: Quarterly Treasurer's Report
STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar / A. Preciado
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2022.
SUBJECT: Approval of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-23 STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-019 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Approving the Investment Policy and Delegating Authority to the Administrative Services Director to Invest Funds in Accordance with the Investment Policy
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9. SUBJECT: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar / A. Preciado
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council accept and file the City of Citrus Heights Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022.
10. SUBJECT: 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / E. Singer
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-020 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Accepting the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report
11. SUBJECT: Second Reading - Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting Commercial Vehicle Parking on Public Streets in the City; and Resolution to Approve Fine
STAFF REPORT: A. Turcotte / R. Jones
RECOMMENDATION: the following is recommended:
a. Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-001 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Adding Section 94-281 to Article IV Division I of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code Relating to Prohibiting Commercial Vehicle Parking on Public Streets in the City b. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-021 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Updating the Citrus Heights Parking Violation Fine Schedule ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Daniels
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton, Schaefer
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
6. SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of February 23, 2023 Council Member Karpinski-Costa requested to amend the minutes to reflect that the City Clerk was only present to open the special meeting and only the City Council and City Attorney were present in the closed session. She also requested to note that Council Member Middleton participated in the special meeting remotely.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Vice Mayor Daniels, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Item 6, as amended.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Daniels
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton, Schaefer
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PUBLIC HEARING
12. SUBJECT: Zoning Code Updates
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / A. Bermudez / E. Singer
RECOMMENDATION: Continued to the March 23, 2023 City Council Meeting Vice Mayor Daniels opened the public hearing at 6:28 p.m., hearing no speakers he closed the public hearing.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Lopez-Taff, seconded by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, the City Council continued the Zoning Code Updates to the April 27, 2023 City Council meeting.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Daniels
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton, Schaefer
REGULAR CALENDAR
13. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2022-23 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment and Financial Forecast Update STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar / T. Nossardi
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-022 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Approving Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Administrative Services Director Talwar provided an update on the status of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.
Staff is recommending some adjustments to the FY 22-23 adopted budget. Staff is projecting about a $1.58 million increase in revenue adjustments and about a $200,000 increase in expenditures adjustments. She also provided an overview of the American Rescue Plan Act funding to date.
Council questions and comments followed
Administrative Services Director Talwar and City Manager Feeney responded to questions.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Lopez-Taff, seconded by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-022 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Approving Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Daniels
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton, Schaefer
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney announced Citrus Heights Police Officer recruit Jared Bracket graduated from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department Police Academy. He also announced that the Police Department has
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, March 9, 2023 been working on bringing back daily police incident logs that are now available on their website. He also described the ways that the public can report concerns to the City.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Vice Mayor Daniels requested a future agenda item to consider opposing an assembly bill that would ban youth tackle football. Council Member Karpinski-Costa stated she would need more information and supported a future agenda item to hear a presentation on both sides of the proposed bill.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Daniels adjourned the regular meeting at 6:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
али. Van
Amy Van, City Clerk