CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Special/Regular Meeting of Thursday, October 26, 2023
City Hall Council Chambers
6360 Fountain Square Dive, Citrus Heights, CA
Teleconference Location - 6529 Ranch Hand Way, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
CALL SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER
The special meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Schaefer.
Roll Call: Council Members present: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Daniels (remote via teleconference), Schaefer
Council Members absent: Middleton
Staff present at the roll call: Feeney, Jones and Van
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) One Case (response to American Civil Liberties Union letter on ordinance)
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 243-0031-006-000 (6448 Sylvan Road); APN 243-0031-872-2657 (7500 Coronado Lane); APN 243-0031-007-0000; and APN 243-0031-023-000
Agency Negotiator: Ashley Feeney, City Manager and Ryan Jones, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Robert Coronado and Bayside Covenant Church Citrus Heights Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
The City Council, City Manager and City Attorney participated in the closed session.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action from closed session.
ADJOURNMENI
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.
The Flag Salute was led by Council Member Karpinski-Costa.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, October 26, 2023 Roll Call: Council Members present: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Daniels (remote via teleconference), Schaefer
Council Members absent: Middleton
Staff present: Feeney, Jones, Kempenaar, Piva, Turcotte, Van and department directors.
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, Schaefer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bill Van Duker commented on the Council's recent decision of the Sylvan Corners development project. He spoke in support of the project.
Marcelle Flowers commented on the Council's recent decision of the Sylvan Corners development project. She spoke in support of the project.
Natalee Price representing REACH announced the Hopeful Neighborhood Project is coming to Citrus Heights at an upcoming REACH Board meeting
City Clerk Van read the following written comment submitted by Janis Jacox, "The denial of the Sylvan Corners development seems ill considered. Many months and a LOT of money was spent by the developer and city staff on the project. Direction should have been given early on that you were against a dense project.
Plans were discussed at several previous meetings. So many lost opportunities. Comments like "Garbage cans have to go in the garage - the smells!" and "Where will the children play" seem petty. Yes, the lots are smaller than on Carriage. But not everyone wants the same lifestyle. You ignored the thousands living in apartments and condos with no yards of any kind. Some of those people would love to move up into a larger house with a little outdoor space. Would I live in an alley loaded house, probably not. But others do want a more urban lifestyle spending free time at Tahoe instead of yardwork or pet care. Your decision says Citrus high end housing with large lots. Have developers been beating down the door with proposals - no. California's draconian housing and density rules mean the city has no real control over what is built where. Your decision insures we are left with an empty, dusty, barren lot at the city's "Premier" intersection... likely remaining so for a generation."
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Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, October 26, 2023
PRESENTATIONS
4. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 2023 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month"
Council Member Lopez-Taff read and presented the proclamation to Captain Parker Wilbourn with the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.
5. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 2023 as "Hindu American Appreciation and Awareness"
Mayor Schaefer read and presented the proclamation to Sangeetha Shankar with the Hindu American Foundation.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Lopez-Taff attended the Mesa Verde High School athletic field ribbon cutting event. She attended the CHASEN Neighborhood Area meeting. She attended the Purpose Built grand opening ribbon cutting event. She attended the City's State of the City event. She participated in a 2x2 meeting with Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. She attended the transfer of command ceremony for the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District fire chief.
Council Member Karpinski-Costa attended the Citrus Heights Collaborative meeting. She attended the ArtBeat event hosted by the Citrus Heights Arts. She provided an update from the Sacramento Area Sewer District.
She provided an update from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District, She attended the City's State of the City event.
Mayor Schaefer attended the Mesa Verde High School athletic field ribbon cutting event. He spoke at the City's State of the City event. He attended the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band Howl-O-ween event.
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of October 12, 2023 SUBJECT: Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) DUI / STEP Grant STAFF REPORI: K. Frey / M. Wells
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-096 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving an Agreement and Accepting Project Funding for Grant PT24044 with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Authorizing the City Manager (or Designee) to Execute the Agreement
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 6 and 7.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Daniels, Schaefer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, October 26, 2023
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: Review Final 2024 Action Plan and Funding Recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant Program
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / N. Piva
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following:
a. Hear public testimony on the Draft 2024 Action Plan and Funding Recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant Program; and
b. Adopt Resolution 2023-097 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving the Community Development Block Grant 2024 Action Plan and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute and File All Documents Required to Receive U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Funding Housing and Human Services Program Coordinator Piva presented the funding recommendations as follows:
Organization Amount Requested 2024 CDBG Quality of Life Committee Funding Recommendation
Campus Life Connection 20,000 20,000
Meals on Wheels by ACC 16,000 16,000
Community Link Capital Region & 23,483 23,483
Project Sentinel
Sunrise Christian Food Ministry 43,200 30,517
Jake's Journey Home 50,000
Total | $152,683 $90,000
Mayor Schaefer opened the public hearing. 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 adopted Resolution 2023-097 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving the Community Development Block Grant 2024 Action Plan and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute and File All Documents Required to Receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Funding.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Daniels, Schaefer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton
REGULAR CALENDAR
SUBJECT: Council Consideration on Resolution to Support The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act of 2024
STAFF REPORT: A. Feeney / R. Jones
ECOMMENDATION: Council may consider adopting Resolution No. 2023-098 A Resolution of the ity Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Supporting the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, October 26, 2023 City Attorney Jones presented the staff report.
Public Comment
Charles Anderson with the League of California Cities spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution.
Nick Bloise with the Sacramento Taxpayers Association spoke in support of the proposed resolution.
Scoft Kaufman with the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association spoke in support of the proposed resolution.
Council Member questions and comments followed.
ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels, seconded by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-098 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Supporting the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Daniels, Schaefer
NOES: Lopez-Taff
ABSENT: Middleton
10. SUBJECT: Annexation Fiscal Impact Study Council Direction STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / R. Cave / A. Turcotte / S. Talwar RECOMMENDATION: Review the staff report, receive a presentation and provide direction to staff Community Development Director Kempenaar introduced the item. He explained the City retained RSG, Inc. to conduct a fiscall impact study of four potential annexation areas that were previously identified by the City Council.
Jim Simon and Monroe Roush with RSG, Inc. presented an overview of the fiscal impact study for the proposed annexation study areas as follows: Roseville Pointe, Greenback Gateway, Fair Oaks/Madison corner and Dewey Drive. Based on their analysis the estimated costs for providing services exceeds estimated revenues resulting in a deficit to the City if the areas are annexed within the City's boundaries.
City Council questions and comments followed.
By majority consensus the City Council directed staff to pursue discussions with the County of Sacramento concerning annexation of the Roseville Pointe (Residential), Fair Oaks/Madison, and Dewey Drive (Oakbrook) annexation study areas.
11. SUBJECT: Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Repealing Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 78, Article Ill. - Prohibition Against Intrusive and Unsafe Panhandling, Sections 78-50 to 78-54.
STAFF REPORT: R. Jones / A. Turcotte
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce for first reading and read by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2023-005, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Repealing Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 78, Article II1. - Prohibition Against Intrusive and Unsafe Panhandling, Sections 78-50 to 78-54
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, October 26, 2023 City Attorney Jones presented the staff report.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council introduced for a first reading and read by title only Ordinance No. 2023-005, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Repealing Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 78, Article Ill. - Prohibition Against Intrusive and Unsafe Panhandling, Sections 78-50 to 78-54.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Daniels, Schaefer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton
12. SUBJECT: School Resource Officer Options
STAFF REPORT: A. Turcotte / C. Kinnan
RECOMMENDATION: Staff has prepared the following three alternate resolutions for Council consideration:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-.. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the Use of General Fund to Fund Two Additional Police Officer Positions to be Assigned to the High Schools in Citrus Heights; or
b. Resolution No. 2023- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the Use of ARPA Funding to Fund Two Additional Police Officer Positions to be Assigned to the High Schools in Citrus Heights; or
c. Resolution No. 2023-099 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Directing the City Manager to Formally Request Funding Participation from the San Juan Unified School District to Fund Two Police Officer Positions to be Assigned to the High Schools in Citrus Heights
Police Chief Turcotte presented the staff report.
City Council questions and comments followed.
Vice Mayor Daniels made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2023- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the Use of ARPA Funding to Fund Two Additional Police Officer Positions to be Assigned to the High Schools in Citrus Heights. Mayor Schaefer seconded the motion. The following roll-call vote was taken:
AYES: Daniels, Schaefer
NOES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff
ABSENT: Middleton
The motion failed.
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Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, October 26, 2023 City Manager to Formally Request Funding Participation from the San Juan Unified School District to Fund Two Police Officer Positions to be Assigned to the High Schools in Citrus Heights.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Daniels, Schaefer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney announced that the Economic Development and Community Engagement team was awarded the Public Relations Society of America Influence Award in Collateral Material/Publications for the Citywide Citrus Heights Cares Mailer and the Public Relations Society of America Merit Award in Public Affairs for the Prospective Councilmember workshop. He also announced that Adam House was recently sworn in as the new chief of Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Karpinski-Costa stated the City Council received a letter from Andrew Saunders proposing signage following Route 40 down Auburn Boulevard. She requested staff contact him and bring back an item at a future meeting to receive formal direction. Mayor Schaefer supported the request.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Schaefer adjourned the regular meeting at 8:56 p.m.
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