CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of Thursday, June 8, 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 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Schaefer.
The Flag Salute was led by Council Member Lopez-Taff.
2. Roll Call: Council Members present: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer Council Members absent: None
Staff present: Cave, Feeney, Huber, Jones, Poole, Riddle, 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
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
PRESENTATIONS:
4. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Honoring Dave Mitchell, District Administrator upon His Retirement from the Sunrise Recreation and Park District Mayor Schaefer read and presented the proclamation to Dave Mitchell.
Presentation by Republic Services - Contamination Penalties for Residential Customers Annah Rulon with Republic Services provided an overview of the implementation timeline in response to Senate Bill 1383. She explained the residential organic waste collection cycle that is utilized by Republic Services to use good organics material to support the local farm to fork economy, groundwater supply, and air quality. Since October, Republic Services has been conducting container audits. If contamination is found staff will document the contamination and depending on the level of contamination a fine may be applied on the next invoice.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, June 8, 2023
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Middleton stated residents should have received a flyer in the mail from the City announcing some free upcoming events.
Council Member Karpinski-Costa attended the Memorial Day celebration at Sylvan Cemetery. She provided an update from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District.
Council Member Lopez-Taff provided an update from the Sunrise MarketPlace Board of Directors meeting.
Vice Mayor Daniels attended the Memorial Day celebration at Sylvan Cemetery. He also attended the Citrus Heights Police Department Promotion Ceremony.
Mayor Schaefer provided a report from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments Board meeting. He also attended the Memorial Day celebration at Sylvan Cemetery and at the American Legion Post 637.
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of May 25, 2023 SUBJECT: Approval of Updates to Purchasing Policy and Asset Capitalization and Inventory Control Policy
STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar / A. Preciado
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council:
a. Move to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-044 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving the Updates to the Purchasing Policy in Compliance with Senate Bill 1383; and
b. Move to approve updates to the Asset Capitalization and Inventory Control Policy.
Pulled for discussion.
SUBJECT: Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights to Record Delinquent Solid Waste Service Charges, Penalties and Interest on the Property Tax Roll STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / M. Poole
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-046, A Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, Califonia, to Record Delinquent Solid Waste Service Charges, Penalties and Interest on the Property Tax Roll
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Vice Mayor Daniels, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 6, 7, and 9.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the County of Sacramento, and Cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento to Meet Certain SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery Regulatory Requirements STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / M. Poole
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023 - 045 a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the County of Sacramento, and Cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento to Meet Certain SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery Regulatory Requirements.
Vice Mayor Daniels pulled Item 8 for a brief presentation by staff.
Operations Manager Poole explained the item is an agreement with Sacramento County and other cities in Sacramento County to provide the edible food recovery program. Senate Bill 1383 also governs edible food recovery which is defined as food that's intended for human consumption. The Statewide goal is to recover 20% of currently disposed edible food by 2025. Food generators and recovery organizations will enter into food recovery agreements with each other. A regional working group has been working together to develop a plan for meeting the requirements of SB 1383 related to edible food recovery, and staff is recommending approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Sacramento County and cities in the region to ensure the City meets its objectives.
City Council questions and comments followed. City Attorney Jones responded to questions regarding compliance with state mandated SB 1383.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Middleton, seconded by Mayor Schaefer, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023 - 045 a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the County of Sacramento, and Cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento to Meet Certain SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery Regulatory Requirements.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer
NOES: Daniels
ABSENT: None
REGULAR CALENDAR
10. SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Community Projects Grant Awards STAFF REPORT: M. Huber / C. Riddle
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023- _ a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving Community Projects Grant Awards Economic Development & Community Engagement Director Huber and Management Analyst Riddle provided an overview of the program. On September 22, 2022, the City Council approved the Community Projects Grant program guidelines and a $50,000 funding allocation. The program launched to the public on March 1, 2023, and is available to any 501c3, community group, or organization to implement projects or host events that improve the quality of life and promote community connection and engagement within the City. They explained the applications received were reviewed utilizing a scoring rubric to ensure consistency with the eligibility requirements.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, June 8, 2023 Council Member Middleton stated that she will recuse from participation on a portion of the item because she has a relative who is part of the Citrus Heights Arts.
Council Member Lopez-Taff stated that she will recuse from participation on a portion of the item because she is employed by one of the organizations.
Management Analyst Riddle presented the recommended applications Set 1 as follows:
Applicant Description of Project Request Award
Citrus Heights Women's Distribution of "Friendship Bags" filled $15,000 $5,000 Club with essentials at senior apartments
and facilities
Royal Stage Community open mic/talent show at $6,720 $1,900 their theater space inside of the
Sunrise Mall. Six Fridays per year (and
up to 12, depending upon demand for
around 50-65 participants
Sunrise Christian Food The Sunrise Christian Food Ministry $2,000 $2,000 Ministry and the Sayonara Center will partner
to create a cooking class for the
students. The program will target 60
participants benefiting up to 500
people
Public Comment
Jeanmarie Willabee with the Citrus Heights Women's Club thanked the City Council and is excited about what they can do for the community.
Tammy with Royal Stage thanked the City Council for their support.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-047 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving Community Projects Grant Awards: Set 1 AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council Member Lopez-Taff recused herself and left the dais.
Management Analyst Riddle presented the recommended applications Set 2 as follows:
Applicant Description of Project Request Award
Junior Achievement Provide 200 young people (ages 9-25) guidance to $10,000 $3,500 of Sacramento explore entrepreneurial opportunities through motivational interactions with local entrepreneurs and
innovators
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, June 8, 2023 ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels, seconded by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-048 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving Community Projects Grant Awards: Set 2
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lopez-Taff (recused)
Council Member Lopez-Taff returned to the dais.
Council Member Middleton recused and left the dais.
Management Analyst Riddle presented the recommended applications Set 3 as follows:
Applicant Description of Project Request Award
Citrus Heights Arts Summer Art & Music Series. Two events scheduled $10,000 $10,000 on the 3rd Saturday of the month in July and August
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Vice Mayor Daniels, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-049 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving Community Projects Grant Awards: Set 3
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Daniels, Schaefer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton (recused)
11. SUBJECT: Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funding and Project Expenditure Plan for FY 2023-2024
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-050 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Project List to be Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
General Services Director Cave explained the City is required to approve an SB 1 expenditure plan and submit it to the state each year. Citrus Heights' allocation is estimated at $2,125,472 for FY 2023/2024.
ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023- _ a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Project List to be Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS
12. SUBJECT: City of Citrus Heights Website Redesign
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office / City Clerk
City Clerk Van explained that after a 7-month long project, the City's website has undergone a redesign. She provided an overview of the redesigned website and some of the new features.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney highlighted a City mailer that was distributed to residents that includes information on beautifying the City together and includes some upcoming City event dates. He announced that the Citrus Heights Police Department has partnered with the Sacramento County Probation Department to embed two Deputy Probation Officers within the department to assist with tracking probation offenders and working with the IMPACT Team to combat chronic offenders. He noted some recent Police Department leadership promotions. He provided an update on the efforts on shopping cart abatement in the public right of way.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Schaefer adjourned the regular meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Amy Van, City Clerk