CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Special and Regular Meeting of Thursday, January 25, 2024 City Hall Council Chambers
6360 Fountain Square Dive, Citrus Heights, CA
CALL SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER
The special meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Daniels.
Roll Call: Council Members present: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer Council Members absent: None
Staff present at the roll call: Feeney, Jones and Van
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 243-0031-023-000
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Ashley J. Feeney and City Attorney Ryan Jones Negotiating Parties: Bayside Covenant Church Citrus Heights Under Negotiation: Price, and 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.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Daniels 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 Daniels.
The Flag Salute was led by Mayor Daniels.
2. Roll Call: Council Members present: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels Council Members absent: None
Staff present: Bushey, Campbell, Feeney, Herman, Huber, Jones, Talwar, Turcotte, Van, and department directors.
The video statement was read by City Clerk Van.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, January 25, 2024
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council approved the agenda.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES:
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS
4. Recognition of Outgoing Mayor
The City Council presented Council Member Schaefer with a plaque in recognition of his term as Mayor in 2023.
Presentation by Republic Services - Poster Contest Winners Ray Robinson with Republic Services recognized the following student winners who submitted artwork for the annual Republic Services Calendar in partnership with the San Juan Unified School District and Citrus Heights schools: Devin C.., Alexionna S., Sebastian S., Callie S., Roxanna J., Vadym P., Lexa J., Camila L., Lina D., Georgie A., Aniyah W., and Sebastian O.
Presentation by Firefighters Burn Institute - "Fill the Boot for Burns" Boot Drive Joe Pick, Executive Director and Rachel Crowell, Director with the Firefighters Burn Institute gave a presentation on the services provided and details about the Fill the Boot for Burns event taking place in Citrus Heights.
7. Presentation by Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center Daniel iritani, Director of Development and Faith Whitmore, CEO with the Regional Family Justice Center gave a presentation on the services they provide the community.
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Van read the following written public comment submitted by Rick Hodgkins, "I noticed that the sunrise tomorrow project has not been on the agenda recently. Nevertheless, I do want to point out, that if the sunrise mall ever closes down, this would be one reason for me to leave Citrus Heights. If we must make them all, and outside Venue, it should either be like the birdcage walk town center across the street, or, maintain the interior of them all, but just like with the anchor tenets, Macy's, JCPenney's etc., current and future tenants, ought to be remodeled and renovated to where there is a way to enter the store from the inside of the mall or the outside, or better yet, both. My concern about making the mall and all outdoor venue, is that what if it is very rainy, windy and cold? Where will people go to keep warm. This small, is just more than a shopping mall for eating and shopping, it is also a place where once a year, and even twice a year, I socialize with friends, that who are usually not there except for those two times a year. When Santa Claus is there, I visit with him, and that when it's Easter, the Easter bunny is there. And that the vast majority of the time I've seen the Easter bunny there, it was always a woman dressed up as a Easter bunny. if the mall went away, I don't know if l
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, January 25, 2024 would ever see those lovely young people again. There are two girls named Diane, one played the Easter bunny back in 1997, another person named Diane did it back in 2007, I also want to send a shout out to Sharon Wells or Will, that who played the Easter bunny during 2004, along with Marisol, Rachel and one other woman that whose name escapes me at the moment, but that when I first saw her back in 2013 dressed up as the Easter bunny she called herself, "Miss Bunny". A shout out to all those lovely old and young woman who dressed up as Easter bunnies and also shout out to Brooklyn and Sandy, two women who dressed up as Easter bunnies just last year. so those are all my favorite people that who would probably go away if the mall disappeared. This would cause me to want to leave Citrus Heights. And at this point, I don't think I would be welcome anywhere else within the county of Sacramento. But I definitely will not live in Roseville, because o heir transportation system, that which scares me to death! thank you.'
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Middleton did not have any reports.
Council Member Lopez-Taff announced that the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce is searching for an executive director. She attended the CHASEN Neighborhood Association meeting. She provided a report from the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board meeting.
Council Member Schaefer attended the SOAR Neighborhood Association potluck.
Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa provided an update from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District. She attended the Sunrise Recreation and Park District Board meeting. She provided a report from the Sacramento Area Sewer District Board meeting. She attended the Humle Beer grand opening. She announced County Supervisor Sue Frost is holding a community meeting at City Hall on February 5.
Mayor Daniels attended the SOAR Neighborhood Association potluck. He attended the Humle Beer ribbon cutting event. He stated Monday was his first Mondays with the Mayor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at City Hall.
He announced County Supervisor Sue Frost is holding a community meeting at City Hall on February 5.
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of January 11, 2024 Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa requested an amendment to the minutes to include the entire list of Mayor's Appointments to Regional Boards for Agenda Item 7.
ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Schaefer, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Item 8 as amended.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR CALENDAR
SUBJECT: Animal Services Unit (ASU) Update
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, January 25, 2024 STAFF REPORT: A. Turcotte / T. Campbell
RECOMMENDATION: This is an informational report, and no action is required Police Chief Turcotte introduced the item and stated they will be providing an update and overview of the current Animal Services model to inform the City Council and the public on what they are currently doing to serve the community.
Police Services Manager Campbell gave a presentation on the Animal Services unit staffing levels, field operations, and administrative operations. In 2023, the Animal Services unit received a total of 3,022 calls for service. She explained 30% of the calls are relating to stray/loose animals. Animal Services Officers make a concerted effort to reunite owners with their pet prior to impound at the Placer County Animal Shelter.
Public Comment
Melissa Hayden expressed concerns regarding the City's current Animal Services staffing levels and requested the City Council consider hiring additional Animal Services staff members to be able to meet the needs of the community and to increase response times to calls for service.
Sandra Decker stated she is a volunteer cat trapper and conducts trap, neuter, and release of feral cats in Citrus Heights. She stated Citrus Heights has a feral cat problem. She asked the City Council for help to provide trap, neuter, and release services to address the feral cat issues.
Karen Bearman addressed the City Council regarding the need to establish a Citrus Heights animal shelter to address the feral cat issues in Citrus Heights and to conduct spay and neuter services. She also requested additional Animal Services Offices to respond to calls for service. She also suggested mandatory spay and neuter of licensed pets.
City Council questions and comments followed.
No action was taken.
10. SUBJECT: Approval of Economic Development Support Fund Grant Request by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce
STAFF REPORT: M. Huber
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024_ _ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, Approving a $17,010 Economic Development Grant for the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce from the Economic Development Support Fund
Economic Development and Community Engagement Director Huber explained the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce has submitted an Economic Development Support fund grant request in the amount of $17,010.
Specifically, the request is $10,000 for the annual Chairman's Circle sponsorship and $7,010 for the annual cost to rent the Citrus Heights Community Center facilities to host monthly Chamber luncheons.
Al Gonzalez, on behalf of the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce presented an overview of their accomplishments and activities over the past year. He thanked the City Council for their support.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, January 25, 2024 Council Member Lopez-Taff made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, Approving a $17,010 Economic Development Grant for the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce from the Economic Development Support Fund.
Council Member Middleton seconded the motion.
Mayor Daniels made a substitute motion that the Council consider the two funding amounts separately:
$10,000 annual Chairman's Circler sponsorship and $7,010 annual cost to rent Citrus Heights Community Center facilities to host monthly luncheons.
Council Member Schaefer seconded the motion.
ACTION: Roll call vote on the substitute motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-007 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, Approving a $7,010 Economic Development Grant for the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce from the Economic Development Support Fund:
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: Roll call vote on the substitute motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-008 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, Approving a $10,000 Economic Development Grant for the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce from the Economic Development Support Fund:
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Karpinski-Costa
NOES: Schaefer, Daniels
ABSENT: None
11. SUBJECT: Intent to Approve an Amendment to the Contract between the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights and the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar / M. Bushey
RECOMMENDATION:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-009, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California Adopting a Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to Contract Between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights
b. Introduce for a First Reading, read by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2024- - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System
Administrative Services Director Talwar and Senior Management Analyst Bushey stated on September 28, 2023, the City Council adopted resolutions approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Citrus Heights Police Officers Association and an agreement with Unrepresented Classic Safety Members to cost share a portion of the employer cost of the CaPERS retirement benefit plans. This item initiates the process of
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, January 25, 2024 amending the City's contract with CaPERS to implement cost-sharing for local safety members in the 3% @50 and 3%@55 safety retirement benefits plans.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-009, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California Adopting a Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to Contract Between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council introduced for a First Reading, read by title only and waived the full reading of Ordinance No. 2024-_ An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
12. SUBJECT: Develop and Present a Plan to City Council to Provide Crime Detection and Prevention Technology in Commercial Areas
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
Police Chief Turcotte stated this item stems from a City Council strategic objective to develop a plan to provide crime detection and prevention technology in commercial areas. Staff looked at crime prevention options for commercial corridors and the Police Department was awarded Organized Retail Theft Prevention grant funds to aid in this effort.
Lieutenant Herman provided an overview of the various technology and equipment that the Police Department will utilize in their crime prevention efforts. The Police Department has taken a collaborative approach to deterring and preventing and solving crimes by partnering with law enforcement agencies and the business community.
City Council questions and comments followed.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney stated he is meeting with each of the neighborhood groups to gather feedback to help inform the City Council's next strategic planning session in March. He reported that Citrus Heights was a satellite city for the Sacramento Steps Forward Point in Time homelessness count that occurred on January 24, 2024.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, January 25, 2024
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Daniels adjourned the regular meeting at 8:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
my Van, City Cler