CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of Thursday, July 27, 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 Vice Mayor Daniels.
2. Roll Call: Council Members present: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer Council Members absent: None
Staff present: Campbell, Cave, Feeney, Huber, Jones, Van and department directors.
The video statement was read by City Clerk Van.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice Mayor Daniels requested to move Item 10 to be heard following Item 5. aproved on agenda amendayor Daniel, seconded by Council Member Midleton, the Gily Council AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
David Warren requested that the City Council direct staff to prepare a proposal for a citizens committee to create a special assessment district in the community, funded by additional property tax, to fully fund the Citrus Heights Police Department to provide adequate protection and necessary equipment for police officers to protect and serve the community.
Kathy Morris, Neighborhood Areas 7, 8 and 9 (CHASEN) President, introduced Bill Shirley as the incoming president of CHASEN.
Bill Shirley thanked the City Council for their support to the neighborhoods. He announced they will be hosting a National Night Out event at C-Bar-C Park.
Tracey Vasquez expressed concerns regarding safety in her neighborhood, near Van Maren Ave. She stated her street does not have street lights and asked the City to consider the installation of street lights.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, July 27, 2023
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Middleton provided a report from the Cal Cities Board of Directors meeting. She announced that the Sunrise Recreation and Park District is hosting a swim and movie night on August 12 at Rusch Park pool. She attended the Sylvan Middle School grand opening of their first futsal court that was hosted by Sac Republic in partnership with Kellogg's. She also attended the City Scoop event on July 19.
Council Member Karpinski-Costa attended the City Scoop event on July 19. She provided a report from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District Board meeting. She spoke at the Neighborhood Area 6 meeting. She also attended the overlay demonstration project on Butternut Dr.
Council Member Lopez-Taff stated she did an interview at Woodside K-8 elementary school, which is the newiy identified Innovation School. She visited the Associated Builders and Construction of Northern California new training facility. She attended the City Scoop event on July 19. She provided a report from the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board meeting.
Vice Mayor Daniels attended the City Scoop event on July 19. He provided a report from the Sacramento Air Quality Management District Board meeting. He provided a report from the Sacramento Regional Transit Board meeting. He encouraged residents to participate in National Night Out in their neighborhood.
Mayor Schaefer attended the City Scoop event on July 19. He stated the Citrus Heights Education Committee kicked off on July 17.
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of July 13, 2023 SUBJECT: Review the Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership Program and Authorize Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Expenditures
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist / D. Kehrer
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 2023-071, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Expend Stormwater Funds for the City of Citrus Heights' Shared Cost of Joint Implemented Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Requirements with the Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels, seconded by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 4 and 5.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. SUBJECT: Crosswoods Community Park Rabbit Update
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, July 27, 2023 Public Comment
Caty Franco, a volunteer with Only Sunshine Sanctuary, requested the City work with shelters and rescues to find solutions for the domestic rabbits instead of letting people continue to abandon them at the park. She spoke in support of the solutions to be presented by the Citrus Heights Police Department.
Jackie Va, representing Sacramento Rabbit Advocates, spoke in support of the community conversations they have had with the Citrus Heights Police Department to address the domestic rabbits at the park.
Police Services Manager Campbell provided a history of the concerns and issues surrounding domestic rabbits at the Crosswoods Community Park. She stated several stakeholders met and discussed the issues and concerns surrounding abandoned domestic rabbits in the park. As a result of the discussions, the City and key stakeholders are taking a multi-faceted educational approach, scheduling a pre-determined rescue day, and working with Placer County Animal Services shelter to assist with a spay and neuter clinic for the domestic rabbits.
City Council questions and comments followed.
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 97-01 (Zones 1, 2, 3 & 4) - Levy of Assessments
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-072, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to Levy Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Assessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 97-01 (Zones 1, 2, 3 & 4) General Services Director Cave stated the public hearing is pertaining to Landscape Assessment District 97- 01 and this is the final step in the assessment process for fiscal year 23-24.
Mayor Schaefer opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m., hearing no speakers he closed the public hearing.
Council Member questions and comments followed.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-072, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to Levy Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Assessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 97-01 (Zones 1, 2, 3 & 4).
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SUBJECT: Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 98-01, 98-02 & 03-01 - Levy of Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Assessments
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following in order:
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, July 27, 2023 a. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-073, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to Levy Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Assessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-01 (Stock Village Units Nos. 1 and 2)
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-074, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to Levy Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Assessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-02 (Zone 1: Sorenson Ranch, Zone 2: Autumnwood, Zone 3: Mariposa Creek and Zone 4: Wyatt Ranch) c. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-075, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, california, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to Levy Fiscal Year 2023/202 Issessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 03-01 (Stock Ranch Zones 1 Stock Ranch North, Zone 2: Stock Ranch South and Zone 3: Mitchell Farms) General Services Director Cave presented the staff report.
Mayor Schaefer opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m., hearing no speakers he closed the public hearing.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Middleton, seconded by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-073, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to Levy Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Assessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-01 (Stock Village Units Nos. 1 and 2).
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Lopez-Taff, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-074, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to Levy Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Assessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-02 (Zone 1: Sorenson Ranch, Zone 2: Autumnwood, Zone 3: Mariposa Creek and Zone 4: Wyatt Ranch).
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Middleton, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-075, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to Levy Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Assessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 03-01 (Stock Ranch Zones 1: Stock Ranch North, Zone 2:
Stock Ranch South and Zone 3: Mitchell Farms).
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES:
ABSENT: None
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Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, July 27, 2023 SUBJECT: Citrus Heights Lighting Assessment District - Levy of Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Assessments STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-076, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to Levy Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Assessments for the Citrus Heights Lighting Assessment District General Services Director Cave presented the staff report.
Council Member questions followed.
Mayor Schaefer opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m., hearing no speakers he closed the public hearing.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Karpinsk-Costa, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-076, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to Levy Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Assessments for the Citrus Heights Lighting Assessment District.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR CALENDAR
9. SUBJECT: Approval of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Greater Sacramento Economic Council Annual Agreement
STAFF REPORT: M. Huber
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-077, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving Greater Sacramento Economic Council Annual Agreement Economic Development and Community Engagement Director Huber reported the proposed membership renewal utilizes Economic Development support funds.
Barry Broome with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council provided an overview of the services provided by their organization. He highlighted economic development trends within the region.
Council Member questions and comments followed.
ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-077, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving Greater Sacramento Economic Council Annual Agreement.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, July 27, 2023
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. SUBJECT: Crosswoods Community Park Rabbit Update
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
Item 10 was heard earlier on the agenda.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney shared some highlights from the City Scoop event on July 19.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Schaefer stated he liked public comment speaker David Warren's suggestion that we look at how well the Police Department is funded; he requested a staff report on if we did something what would that look like and where could we look at, from the Police Chief's perspective, how the City could more effectively prepare for an emergency.
Vice Mayor Daniels seconded the request.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Schaefer adjourned the regular meeting at 7:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
ene Van
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