CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Special/ Regular Meeting of Thursday, April 13, 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:
Council Members absent:
Staff present at the roll call:
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer None
Feeney, Jones and Van
2. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with: Citrus Heights Police Department
The City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Citrus Heights Police Department staff participated in the closed session.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action from closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Schaefer adjourned the special meeting at 5:50 p.m.
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Schaefer. He called the meeting to order in honor of former Councilmember and San Juan Unified School District Board Member Stephen "Sparky" Miller who passed away on March 25, 2023.
1. The Flag Salute was led by Mayor Schaefer.
2. Roll Call: Council Members present:
Council Members absent:
Staff present:
Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer None
Bermudez, Feeney, Jones, Singer, Turcotte, Van and
department directors.
3. The video statement was read by City Clerk Van.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, April 13, 2023
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice Mayor Daniels requested to pull agenda Item 16 from the agenda and stated AB 734 will not be heard in committee this year.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council approved the agenda as amended.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer None
None
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Middleton stated this week she has been participating in the League of California Cities League Leaders legislative action week.
Council Member Karpinski-Costa stated she spoke at the Neighborhood Association Area 6 and Area 2 combined meeting. She attended the opening ceremony for The Wall That Heals. She provided an update from an education forum she attended. She provided an update from the Sacramento Area Sewer District Board meeting. She stated over the Easter Holiday weekend she delivered food to seniors that participate in the Meals on Wheels program.
Council Member Lopez-Taff attended The Wall That Heals opening ceremony. She attended a regional meeting for the greater Sacramento area regarding water storage and ADUs.
Vice Mayor Daniels encouraged Council Members to visit local businesses. He also asked Council Members to drive their districts and identify problems areas that they see. He attended the Citrus Heights Chamber luncheon. He also attended the Sunrise MarketPlace Board of Directors meeting. He provided a report from the Regional Transit Board meeting. He attended The Wall That Heals opening and closing ceremonies.
Mayor Schaefer attended the San Juan Unified School District Board meeting regarding the Trustee vacancy with the passing of Steve Miller. He also attended the Neighborhood Association Area 10 meeting. He also had a meeting with Congressman Ami Bera.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kathy Morris with the Neighborhood Association Area 7, 8 and 9 (CHASEN) provided updates on presentations and programs being held within their Association. She stated in May their Neighborhood Association will have Assembly Member Josh Hoover as a speaker.
Paul Reyes with the American Legion thanked the City Council for the grant funding to bring "The Wall That Heals" to Citrus Heights. He presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the City Council for their service and contribution to the American Legion program and activities.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, April 13, 2023 Daniel Thigpen with the San Juan Unified School District stated the District selected Woodside K-8 to be its district hub for an innovative elementary school program. He also announced the annual Spirit of San Juan Awards Program has two awardees in Citrus Heights schools this year, Ronnie Roshawn Brown, Head Custodian at Carriage Drive Elementary and Freddie Bryant, Teacher and Athletic Director at San Juan High School.
James Morin stated there is no homeless shelter in the City and believes this issue isn't being addressed adequately.
PRESENTATIONS:
4. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming April 9-15, 2023 as "National Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week"
Council Member Karpinski-Costa read and presented the proclamation. Toni Fleenor, Animal Services Officer, Debra Nathan, Police Services Supervisor, and Tiffany Campbell, Police Services Manager accepted the proclamation.
5. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming April 9-15, 2023 as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week"
Vice Mayor Daniels read and presented the proclamation. Chela Cottrell, Police Services Manager and Gina Harmon, Communications Supervisor accepted the proclamation.
6. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming April 16-22, 2023 as "National Volunteer Week" Council Member Lopez-Taff read and presented the proclamation. Brenda Anderson, Administrative Technician thanked the Police Department and City Hall volunteers for their service. Volunteer Michael Lagomarsino accepted the proclamation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Attorney Jones stated at the last City Council meeting the Council did conduct an evaluation for Mr.
Feeney which was very positive, accordingly the Council is now considering a one-time payment to the City Manager in the amount of 5% of the base pay. The payment is non-PERSable and is not ongoing.
7. 8.
9. Pulled for discussion.
SUBJECT: Second Reading - Chapter 42, "FLOODS" City Ordinance Update STAFF REPORT: R. Cave /L. Blomquist/ D. Kehrer
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-002, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Chapter 42 "FLOODS" of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code SUBJECT: On-Call Environmental and Traffic Engineering Consultant Services STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / R. Cave / E. Signer/ L. Blomquist RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 2023-027, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with Bollard, De Novo,
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10. 11.
12. Dudek, ECORP, Helix, and Raney for On-Call Environmental Services and Fehr & Peers, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., and Wood Rodgers, Inc. for On-Call Traffic Engineering Services SUBJECT: Appointment to Sacramento Groundwater Authority STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the appointment of members of the Citrus Heights Water District Board to serve on the Sacramento Groundwater Authority Board SUBJECT: Proposed One-Time Payment to City Manager
STAFF REPORT: R. Jones/ S. Talwar
RECOMMENDATION: Consider approval of a one-time payment to City Manager Pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Middleton, seconded by Vice Mayor Daniels, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 8, 9, 10 and 11.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer None
None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
7. SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of March 23, 2023 Council Member Karpinski-Costa pulled Item 7 to note that on page 4 of the minutes the first sentence of public comment speaker Al Fox's comments is incomplete.
City Clerk Van clarified the sentence should have ended with "ill-timed", and staff will make the correction to the minutes.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Vice Mayor Daniels, the City Council approved Consent Calendar Item 7 as amended.
12. AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer None
None
SUBJECT: Proposed Amendment to the New Sylvan Purchase and Sale Agreement with Woodside Homes
STAFF REPORT: A. Feeney/ R. Jones
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 2023-028, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving an Amendment to the Purchase Agreement of Sylvan Property with Woodside Homes
Council Member Karpinski-Costa pulled Item 12 for a separate vote.
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Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, April 13, 2023 ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council approved Consent Calendar Item 12.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer
Karpinski-Costa
None
PUBLIC HEARING
13. SUBJECT: Proposed amendments to Article VIII of Chapter 22 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code (Massage Establishments)
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar I A. Bermudez
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following
a. Move to determine the proposed amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061 (b)(3) of the Guidelines; and b. Move to introduce for first reading, read by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance 2023- __ , an Ordinance of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Article VIII of Chapter 22 of the Citrus Heights Code Relating to Massage Establishments
Senior Planner Bermudez stated the purpose of the ordinance update is to implement operational restrictions which are commonly found in massage establishments with illicit activity, reduce staffing impacts necessary to regulate the industry, and allow opportunities to "catch-up" in regard to inspection/monitoring of existing establishments. She highlighted key proposed amendments which include a cap on the number of establishments within the City, to prohibit blocking of visibility into the establishment, to allow use of video surveillance in non-treatment areas, and other revisions to the application requirements. Staff is proposing to cap massage licenses based on the City's population with one license per 3,400 persons.
City Council questions followed.
Mayor Schaefer opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Public Comment
Lauren Mclachlan stated she is a certified massage therapist and also represents the interests of over 4,000 graduates of the Healing Art Institute located in Citrus Heights. She stated the amendments in section 22-604, specifically the definition for public necessity is confusing and unclear. She requested the Council consider sole practitioners be added to the section under exceptions.
Mayor Schaefer closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Vice Mayor Daniels suggested an exemption for sole practitioners. He also felt uncomfortable with the public necessity format.
Council Member Karpinski-Costa agreed with exempting sole practitioners.
Council Member Lopez-Taff stated she has concerns regarding the concentration of the locations and she agrees with exempting sole practitioners.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, April 13, 2023 Mayor Schaefer expressed concerns regarding how the ordinance would be applied and would like to see the law applied equally to all massage establishments and those operating out of their home.
The City Council directed staff to continue this item to a future City Council meeting.
REGULAR CALENDAR
14. SUBJECT: Greenback Open Space Naming Options
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / R. Cave
RECOMMENDATION: Review the options outlined in this staff report and provide direction on how to proceed.
Associate Planner Singer stated at the August 25, 2022 City Council meeting, a resident requested that Council select a name for the existing city-owned open space located on Greenback Lane between Park Oaks and Dewey Drive. Council directed staff to bring forward options to name the unnamed space. He stated the City does not have a formal naming process for its assets. He presented naming options for consideration including: 1) Council can submit naming options for consideration and vote on this selection at this or any future meeting, 2) solicit responses from members of the community, 3) a name can be chosen based on places or figures of historical significance within the community, 4) an ad hoc committee could be formed, or 5) Council could direct staff to develop a naming ordinance.
Council Member Middleton suggested the development of a naming ordinance that includes an element for community input.
Council Member Karpinski-Costa and Lopez-Taff agreed with the development of a naming ordinance that includes an element for community input.
Vice Mayor Daniels stated he believes it would be best if we don't box ourselves into something.
Mayor Schaefer stated he would like to utilize a Flash Vote to name the park.
Council directed staff to bring forward a naming ordinance that includes an element for community input and then conduct a Flash Vote as part of the naming process.
The City Council took a brief recess from 7:39 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
15. SUBJECT: Assembly Bill 742: Preventing the use of police canines for the purpose of arrest, apprehension, or any form of crowd control - Letter of Opposition STAFF REPORT: A. Turcotte
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the signing and delivery of a letter of opposition of AB 742.
City Manager Feeney stated the item is to consider a letter of opposition on Assembly Bill 7 42 that would prevent the use of police canines for the purpose of arrest, apprehension or any form of crowd control. At the February 23, 2023 City Council meeting, Council directed staff to come forward with an item at a future meeting for consideration.
Council comments followed.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, April 13, 2023 ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels, seconded by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, the City Council approved the signing and delivery of a letter of opposition of AB 742.
16. AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Daniels, Schaefer
Middleton
None
SUBJECT: Assembly Bill 734: Youth Tackle Football
STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council discuss and provide direction as to whether the Council would like to:
a. Take a position on the proposed legislation;
b. Continue the matter to allow for additional time before consideration of taking a position on the proposed legislation; or
c. Take no action.
Item 16 was pulled from the agenda by an earlier vote.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
17. SUBJECT: Police Department Annual Report
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
Police Chief Turcotte provided an overview of crime statistics and overall violent crimes are up by 14% and property crimes are down by 4%. They have seen an overall 3% reduction in total collisions. In 2022, the communications team handled over 35,000 9-1-1 calls, working with the homeless navigator 112 individuals were housed, the code enforcement/rental housing inspection team found over 3,000 violations, and animal services handled over 3,000 calls for service. He highlighted some of the Police Department's special events held in 2022. He also provided an overview of department priorities for 2023 that includes community engagement, employee retention, enhanced focus on violent crime and weapons violations, training, and updating equipment.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney announced the Police Department has organized a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 22, 2023. He stated the Capitol Region Small Business Week is May 1 - 6, 2023, and the economic development team is working with the Small Business Administration to host an event at the Community Center on May 1. He announced the Community Projects Grant application deadline has been extended to April 28, 2023. He stated Steve Miller's celebration of life will be held on April 15, 2023.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Schaefer adjourned the regular meeting at 8:15 p.m. in honor of Stephen "Sparky" Miller.
Respectfully submitted,