CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of Thursday, June 22, 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.
Roll Call: Council Members present: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer Council Members absent: None
Staff present: Bermudez, Cave, Cimino, Feeney, Jones, Kempenaar, Lewis, Piva, 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 Karpinski-Costa, the City Council approved the agenda.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kathy Morris, on behalf of Neighborhood Association Area 7, 8, and 9 (CHASEN) announced their neighborhood is hosting a National Night Out community event on August 1, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m. at C-Bar-C
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Middleton attended the Best of Citrus Heights event hosted by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce. She attended a graduation ceremony for firefighters. She also attended several Juneteenth celebrations. She attended the California Hydrogen Leadership Summit.
Council Member Lopez-Taff attended the Best of Citrus Heights event hosted by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce. She provided a report from the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board meeting. She attended the American Legion Post 637 installation of officers. She also met with the PG&E Government Relations representative.
Council Member Karpinski-Costa attended the Best of Citrus Heights event hosted by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce. She provided a report from the Sacramento Area Sewer District Board meeting. She provided a report from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District Board meeting. She provided Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, June 22, 2023 a report from the Sacramento Transportation Authority Board meeting. She also attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments Blueprint meeting.
Vice Mayor Daniels attended the Best of Citrus Heights event hosted by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce. He attended the American Legion Post 637 installation of officer's event. He participated in the City Council Strategic Planning Retreat. He attended, along with Council Member Lopez-Taff the City Council 2x2 Education committee. He provided a report from the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority meeting. He announced the Citrus Heights Stars and Stripes event to be held on July 1, 6 p.m. at Van Maren Park.
Mayor Schaefer participated in the City Council Strategic Planning Retreat. He attended the Sacramento Area Council of Governments Blueprint meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of June 8, 2023 SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Concern as the City of Citrus Heights Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar / M. Dippert
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-051, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving Concern as the City of Citrus Heights Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pulled for discussion.
7. SUBJECT: Cripple Creek Repairs Project - Award of Professional Engineering Services Agreement STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist / D. Kehrer
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-052, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Professional Services with Dokken Engineering for the Cripple Creek Repairs Project SUBJECT: 2022 Residential Street Resurfacing Project - Authorize Additional Work STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-053, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Change Orders up to 17% of the contract amount with All Phase Construction, Inc. for the 2022 Residential Street Resurfacing Project and increasing the total authorized construction budget to $2,991,546 b. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-054, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Consor North America, Inc. (formerly Quincy Engineering, Inc.) for the 2022 Residential Street Resurfacing Project
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 4, 5, 7 and 8.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, June 22, 2023 AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
6. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 and FY2024/25 Biennial Budget Document STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar / T. Nossardi / A. Preciado
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25 Biennial Budget Document Council Member Karpinski-Costa pulled Item 6 to thank the City Manager and the budget team for putting together a terrific budget document that is available on the City's website and available to the public.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Mayor Schaefer, the City Council received and filed the FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25 Biennial Budget Document.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR CALENDAR
SUBJECT: Appointments to the Citrus Heights Education Committee (CHEC) STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-055, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Appointing Seven Members to the Citrus Heights Education Committee (CHEC)
City Clerk Van explained the City accepted applications for a two-week period and the applications were distributed to the City Council. Staff recommends that each Council Member nominate their individual appointments and then nominate two members for the at-large seats.
Public Comment
Karen Mix stated she is very interested in being a part of the education committee and feels that her background uniquely suits her for the position.
Tom Scheeler stated he looks at the examination of a Citrus Heights school district as the next logical step in the growth of Citrus Heights.
Council Member Middleton nominated Jeannie Bruins as her individual appointment.
Council Member Lopez-Taff nominated Karen Mix as her individual appointment.
Vice Mayor Daniels nominated John Kane as his individual appointment.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, June 22, 2023 Council Member Karpinski-Costa nominated Jessica Fork as her individual appointment.
Mayor Schaefer nominated Tom Scheeler as his individual appointment.
The City Council nominated Robin Stout and Laura Wilbur as the two at-large members.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-055, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Appointing Seven Members to the Citrus Heights Education Committee (CHEC).
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. SUBJECT: Overview and Discussion of Objective Design and Development Standards for the Auburn Boulevard Special Planning Area
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / A. Bermudez
RECOMMENDATION: Review and discuss the proposed Objective Design and Development Standards for the Auburn Boulevard Specific Plan
Community Development Director Kempenaar explained staff will be presenting an overview of the Objective Design and Development Standards and then Council will hear from the City's consultants with Opitcos Design. No action is being recommended, the proposed Objective Design and Development Standards will be presented for action at a future meeting. He stated traditionally local governments have had a wide discretion over development projects and making sure that they adhere to what the community's vision is and what the City's expectations are. The City's expectations are conveyed in development standards that are applicable to projects in different corridors throughout the City. Recent housing legislation now requires cities to adopt objective design standards where there's no subjectivity and that anyone can make a determination whether it meets that standard or not.
Stefan Pellegrini with Opticos Design stated all jurisdictions in California have been compelled to comply with the suite of state laws to accelerate and produce housing across the state. They have been working with jurisdictions all over the state who are trying to implement objective design standards. The objective standards can provide a balance and an avenue for predictive development, but it also needs to provide a degree of flexibility for developers and applicants so that a city can get different outcomes of architectural diversity.
Senior Planner Bermudez provided an overview of the outreach that was conducted for the project. She explained that the objective design standards are standards that involve no personal or subjective judgment.
The purpose of the standards is to establish objective criteria as a tool for the streamline of ministerial review process for certain housing projects. She noted the objective design standards will only apply to residential housing projects in which the developer is requesting streamlined review. The developer also has a choice if they want to submit an application for a multi-family project or mixed-use project under the current discretionary design guidelines for the Auburn Boulevard Specific Plan.
Caroline Cochran with Opticos Design provided an overview of the draft Objective Design and Development Standards for the Auburn Boulevard Specific Plan. She introduced proposed types of objective standards and examples of build outcomes under the current standards in the Boulevard Plan versus the proposed standards.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, June 22, 2023 City Council questions and comments followed.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
11. SUBJECT: Presentation on the Citrus Heights Stars and Stripes Celebration to be held July 1, 2023 DEPARTMENT: General Services
General Services Director Cave provided an overview of the Citrus Heights Stars and Stripes event that will feature entertainment by CCsegeR, a kids zone, food for purchase, and a firework display at 9:45 p.m. She noted some streets will be closed to traffic for the event.
12. SUBJECT: Fireworks Enforcement and Operation Plan
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
Lieutenant Lewis provided an overview of the CHPD's fireworks enforcement and operation plan. The Police Department has actively engaged with the community through social media platforms and the CHPD website with regular updates including tips on fireworks safety and how to report illegal fireworks. The Police Department has held internal meetings with Code Enforcement and with the Regional Fireworks Taskforce on illegal firework enforcement. The Police Department has allocated additional personnel specifically dedicated for firework enforcement. He encouraged the public to report illegal fireworks. He responded to questions from Council Members.
13. SUBJECT: Homeless Navigator Program Update
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
Sergeant Cimino provided an update on the Homeless Outreach Navigator Program. In 2022, the Outreach Navigators contacted 215 individuals and had an active case load of 148 individuals. There were 112 individuals that were housed throughout 2022, and 12 families were able to be placed in shelters that had minor children. On average about six to seven individuals per month were housed through the Navigator program.
Housing & Human Services Program Coordinator Piva explained Sacramento Self-Help Housing has provided services to Citrus Heights since 2018. They have recently dissolved due to bankruptcy in May, therefore staff immediately initiated evaluation of alternative Outreach Services. Staff is proposing to partner with Sacramento County Department of Homeless and Housing for homeless outreach services in Citrus Heights.
Services would be provided by Sacramento Covered, a non-profit organization that provides homeless care coordination for the community. One full-time Community Health Worker would serve Citrus Heights. Staff will bring back an action item at a future meeting for Council consideration to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Sacramento County.
City Council comments followed.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney acknowledged the City Council Strategic Planning Retreat that was held last Thursday.
He stated there was a lot of great dialogue that happened between Council Members and the Department
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, June 22, 2023 Head team and City Attorney. He commended General Services Director Regina Cave for her work on the planning and coordination of the Citrus Heights Stars and Stripes event.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Schaefer adjourned the regular meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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