Agenda packet, regular meeting, third session — Citrus Heights City Council Meetings, February 8, 2024

AGENDA
February 8, 2024

CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

The Mayor has the discretion to lengthen or shorted the allotted times. Alternatively, you may submit your comment by 4:00 p.m. on the meeting day to by completion of an online Speaker Card at https://www.citrusheights.net/FormCenter/City - Council - Meetings - Speaker - Card - 30. Written public comments shall be limited to 250 words or less. Each comment will be read aloud by the City Clerk.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours at City Hall, located at 6360 Fountain Square Drive. Audio / Visual presentation material must be provided to the City Clerk's Office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Email subscriptions of the agenda are available online by signing up with the City's Notify Me service.

If you need a disability - related modification or accommodation, to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk ’s Office 916- 725- 2448, [email protected], or City Hall 6360 Fountain Square Drive at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. TDD: California Relay Service 7 - 1- 1.

February 8, 2024 City Council Agenda ***AMENDED***
2-8-24 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA_AMENDED.PDF
February 8, 2024 City Council Agenda Packet
2-8-24 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET.PDF

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER

1. Flag Salute

2. Roll Call: Council Members: Lopez - Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski - Costa, Daniels

3. Video Statement

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

4. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Recognizing The Month Of February As Black History Month

5. Proclamation Recognizing Diane Ebbitt-Riehle For Her Service As Executive Director Of The Citrus Heights Chamber Of Commerce
5a. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Recognizing Ryan Jones On The Occasion Of His Promotion To Colonel With The California Air National Guard

PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public are entitled to address the City Council concerning any item within the City Council ’s subject matter jurisdiction. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or acting on any item raised during “Public Comment ” not appearing on the posted agenda.

COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES

CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that all consent items be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a Council Member.

6. SUBJECT: Approval Of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of January 25, 2024

7. SUBJECT: Appointment To Sacramento Groundwater Authority STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the appointment of members of the Citrus Heights Water District Board to serve on the Sacramento Groundwater Authority Board

8. SUBJECT: Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Phase 2 Project – Reject All Bids And Authorize Staff To Re-Bid Project
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 2024 - ___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Rejecting All Bids for Construction of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets, Phase 2 Project and Authorizing Staff to Re - Advertise the Project

9. SUBJECT: Authorize City Manager To Execute Agreements Associated With The Retail Theft Prevention Program
STAFF REPORT: A. Turcotte
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 2024 - ___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute All Agreements and Purchasing Associated with the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Funding

10. SUBJECT: Sound Wall Beautification – Award Of Contract STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / A. Velasquez
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024 - ___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with H.B. Restoration, Inc. for the Sound Wall Beautification Project

REGULAR CALENDAR

11. SUBJECT: Cannabis Dispensary Study Session
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / M. Huber / S. Talwar / A. Turcotte RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council:
a. Provide feedback and direction whether to proceed with necessary Municipal Code updates necessary to allow retail Cannabis Businesses as set forth in this staff report
b. Approve a proposed timeline for implementation
c. Provide direction whether or not to proceed with a cannabis tax measure for the November 2024 ballot

12. SUBJECT: Adoption Of Citywide Objective Design & Development Standards STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / A. Bermudez
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024 - ___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Adopting Objective Design Standards for the Review of Qualifying Multi - Family and Residential Mixed - Use Development within the City ’s Commercial Corridors and Finding the Guidelines are Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Under Section 15061 (B)(3)

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT
Documents:

Documents:

AGENDA
February 8, 2024

CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Email subscriptions of the agenda are available online by signing up with the City's Notify Me service.

February 8, 2024 City Council Agenda ***AMENDED***
2-8-24 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA_AMENDED.PDF
February 8, 2024 City Council Agenda Packet
2-8-24 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET.PDF

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER

1. Flag Salute

2. Roll Call: Council Members: Lopez - Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski - Costa, Daniels

3. Video Statement

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

4. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Recognizing The Month Of February As Black History Month

COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES

CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that all consent items be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a Council Member.

6. SUBJECT: Approval Of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of January 25, 2024

REGULAR CALENDAR

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT
Documents:

Documents:

AGENDA
February 8, 2024

CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Email subscriptions of the agenda are available online by signing up with the City's Notify Me service.

February 8, 2024 City Council Agenda ***AMENDED***
2-8-24 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA_AMENDED.PDF
February 8, 2024 City Council Agenda Packet
2-8-24 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET.PDF

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER

1. Flag Salute

2. Roll Call: Council Members: Lopez - Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski - Costa, Daniels

3. Video Statement

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

4. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Recognizing The Month Of February As Black History Month

COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES

CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that all consent items be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a Council Member.

6. SUBJECT: Approval Of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of January 25, 2024

REGULAR CALENDAR

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT
Documents:

Documents:

AGENDA
February 8, 2024

CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Email subscriptions of the agenda are available online by signing up with the City's Notify Me service.

February 8, 2024 City Council Agenda ***AMENDED***
2-8-24 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA_AMENDED.PDF
February 8, 2024 City Council Agenda Packet
2-8-24 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET.PDF

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER

1. Flag Salute

2. Roll Call: Council Members: Lopez - Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski - Costa, Daniels

3. Video Statement

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

4. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Recognizing The Month Of February As Black History Month

COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES

CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that all consent items be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a Council Member.

6. SUBJECT: Approval Of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of January 25, 2024

REGULAR CALENDAR

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT
Documents:

Documents:

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City Council meetings take place in
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Bret Daniels, Mayor
Jayna Karpinski-Costa, Vice Mayor
MariJane Lopez-Taff, Council Member
Porsche Middleton, Council Member
Tim Schaefer, Council Member

***AMENDED AGENDA***

CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting of Thursday, February 8, 2024
City Hall Council Chambers, 6360 Fountain Square Dr., Citrus Heights, CA Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

The City of Citrus Heights welcomes your interest and involvement in the City’s legislative process. The Council may take up any agenda item at any time, regardless of the order listed. If you wish to address the Council during the meeting, please fill out a Speaker Identification Sheet and give it to the City Clerk. When you are called upon to speak, step forward to the podium and state your name for the record. Normally, speakers are limited to five minutes each with 30 minutes being allowed for all comments. Any public comments beyond the initial 30 minutes may be heard at the conclusion of the agenda. The Mayor has the discretion to lengthen or shorten the allotted times. Alternatively, you may submit your comment by 4:00 p.m. on the meeting day by completion of an online Speaker Card at https://www.citrusheights.net/FormCenter/City-Council-Meetings-Speaker-Card-30. Written public comments shall be limited to 250 words or less. Each comment will be read aloud by the City Clerk.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours at City Hall, located at 6360 Fountain Square Drive. Audio/Visual presentation material must be provided to the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Email subscriptions of the agenda are available online by signing up with the City’s Notify Me service.

The City provides three ways to watch a City Council meeting.

IN PERSON ONLINE ON TELEVISION

If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office 916-725-2448, [email protected], or City Hall 6360 Fountain Square Drive at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. TDD: California Relay Service 7-1-1.

February 2, 2024
_______________________
Amy Van, City Clerk
Watch the livestream and replay past
meetings on the City website.

Watch live and replays of meetings
on Sac Metro Cable, Channel 14.

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:00 PM

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER

1. Flag Salute

2. Roll Call: Council Members: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels

3. Video Statement

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

4. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Recognizing the Month of February as Black History Month

5. Proclamation Recognizing Diane Ebbitt-Riehle for her service as Executive Director of the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce

5a. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Recognizing Ryan Jones on the Occasion of His Promotion to Colonel with the California Air National Guard

PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public are entitled to address the City Council concerning any item within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or acting on any item raised during “Public Comment” not appearing on the posted agenda.

COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES

CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that all consent items be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a Council Member.

6. SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of January 25, 2024

7. SUBJECT: Appointment to Sacramento Groundwater Authority STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the appointment of members of the Citrus Heights Water District Board to serve on the Sacramento Groundwater Authority Board

8. SUBJECT: Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Phase 2 Project – Reject All Bids and Authorize Staff to Re-Bid Project
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 2024-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Rejecting All Bids for Construction of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets, Phase 2 Project and Authorizing Staff to Re-Advertise the Project

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9. SUBJECT: Authorize City Manager to Execute Agreements Associated with the Retail Theft Prevention Program
STAFF REPORT: A. Turcotte
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 2024-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute All Agreements and Purchasing Associated with the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Funding

10. SUBJECT: Sound Wall Beautification – Award of Contract STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / A. Velasquez
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with H.B. Restoration, Inc. for the Sound Wall Beautification Project

REGULAR CALENDAR

11. SUBJECT: Cannabis Dispensary Study Session
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / M. Huber / S. Talwar / A. Turcotte RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council:

a. Provide feedback and direction whether to proceed with necessary Municipal Code updates necessary to allow retail Cannabis Businesses as set forth in this staff report

b. Approve a proposed timeline for implementation

c. Provide direction whether or not to proceed with a cannabis tax measure for the November 2024 ballot

12. SUBJECT: Adoption of Citywide Objective Design & Development Standards STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / A. Bermudez
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Adopting Objective Design Standards for the Review of Qualifying Multi-Family and Residential Mixed-Use Development within the City’s Commercial Corridors and Finding the Guidelines are Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Under Section 15061 (B)(3)

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT
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Bret Daniels, Mayor
Jayna Karpinski-Costa, Vice Mayor
MariJane Lopez-Taff, Council Member
Porsche Middleton, Council Member
Tim Schaefer, Council Member

CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting of Thursday, February 8, 2024
City Hall Council Chambers, 6360 Fountain Square Dr., Citrus Heights, CA Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

The City of Citrus Heights welcomes your interest and involvement in the City’s legislative process. The Council may take up any agenda item at any time, regardless of the order listed. If you wish to address the Council during the meeting, please fill out a Speaker Identification Sheet and give it to the City Clerk. When you are called upon to speak, step forward to the podium and state your name for the record. Normally, speakers are limited to five minutes each with 30 minutes being allowed for all comments. Any public comments beyond the initial 30 minutes may be heard at the conclusion of the agenda. The Mayor has the discretion to lengthen or shorten the allotted times. Alternatively, you may submit your comment by 4:00 p.m. on the meeting day by completion of an online Speaker Card at https://www.citrusheights.net/FormCenter/City-Council-Meetings-Speaker-Card-30 . Written public comments
shall be limited to 250 words or less. Each comment will be read aloud by the City Clerk.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours at City Hall, located at 6360 Fountain Square Drive. Audio/Visual presentation material must be provided to the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Email subscriptions of the agenda are available online by signing up with the City’s Notify
Me service.

The City provides three ways to watch a City Council meeting.

IN PERSON ONLINE ON TELEVISION

If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office 916-725-2448, [email protected], or City Hall 6360 Fountain Square Drive at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. TDD: California Relay Service 7-1-1.

February 2, 2024
_______________________
Amy Van, City Clerk
Watch the livestream and replay past
meetings on the City website.

Watch live and replays of meetings
on Sac Metro Cable, Channel 14.

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:00 PM

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER

1. Flag Salute

2. Roll Call: Council Members: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels

3. Video Statement

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

4. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Recognizing the Month of February as Black History Month

5. Proclamation Recognizing Diane Ebbitt-Riehle for her service as Executive Director of the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce

PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public are entitled to address the City Council concerning any item within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or acting on any item raised during “Public Comment” not appearing on the posted agenda.

COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES

CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that all consent items be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a Council Member.

6. SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of January 25, 2024

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REGULAR CALENDAR

11. SUBJECT: Cannabis Dispensary Study Session
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / M. Huber / S. Talwar / A. Turcotte RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council:

a. Provide feedback and direction whether to proceed with necessary Municipal Code updates necessary to allow retail Cannabis Businesses as set forth in this staff report

b. Approve a proposed timeline for implementation

c. Provide direction whether or not to proceed with a cannabis tax measure for the November 2024 ballot

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT
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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 s
pecial meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Daniels.

1. Roll Ca
ll: 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. CO

NFERENCE 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 C
ity Council, City Manager and City Attorney participated in the closed session.

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Ther
e was no reportable action from closed session.

ADJOURNMENT
May
or Daniels adjourned the special meeting at 5:50 p.m.

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
The r
egular meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Daniels.

1. The F
lag Salute was led by Mayor Daniels.

2. Roll Ca
ll: 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.

3. The v
ideo statement was read by City Clerk Van.

ITEM 6
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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: None
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.

5. 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.

6. 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 I ITEM 6
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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 of their 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

8. 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

9. SUBJECT
: Animal Services Unit (ASU) Update
ITEM 6
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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.

ITEM 6
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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 CalPERS retirement benefit plans. This item initiates the process of ITEM 6
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amending the City’s contract with CalPERS 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.

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ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

None

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Daniels adjourned the regular meeting at 8:47 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

__________________________
Amy Van, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

MEMORANDUM
DATE
: February 8, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Amy Van, City Clerk
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BJECT: Appointment to Sacramento Groundwater Authority
Summary and Recommendation
St
aff recommends the City Council confirm the appointment of members of the Citrus Heights Water District Board to serve on the Sacramento Groundwater Authority Board.

Organization Representative Alternate
Sacramento Groundwater Authority Caryl F. Sheehan Raymond A. Riehle Fiscal Impact
Th
ere is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Background and Analysis
The
Joint Powers Agreement creating the Sacramento Groundwater Authority (SGA) provides a process for appointments to its governing board by the local cities and the County of Sacramento. The City of Citrus Heights is designated as the appointing body for elected representatives from the Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) to serve on the SGA.

On
December 20, 2023, the CHWD Board of Directors discussed the appointments and are requesting the City Council confirm the appointments as indicated above. The appointments are for a term of one year.

Car
yl Sheehan has served on the CHWD Board of Directors and SGA Board since 2014.

Raymond Riehle has served on the CHWD Board of Directors since 2015.

Attachments

1. Citr
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 8, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Regina Cave, General Services Director
Leslie Blomquist, City Engineer
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BJECT: Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Project, Phase 2 Reject All Bids and Authorize Staff to Re-Bid
Summary and Recommendation
On January 16, 2024, the City opened construction bids for the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets, Phase 2 Project (Project). At that time, three bids were received (listed below).

However, the lowest responsive and responsible bid amount exceeds the engineer’s estimate of $25,500,000 by 34%.

Number Bidder Total Bid
1 Bay Cities Paving & Grading $34,341,234.47
2 Martin Brothers Construction $35,745,890.50
3 DeSilva Gates Construction $36,333,333.00
St
aff believe that the high bids received are the result of the project complexity, high amount of utility and private property coordination, significant traffic control requirements and material supply chain impacts.

Given the high bids, staff proposes to reject all bids received, make modifications and adjustments to the construction bid documents, and re-advertise for construction bids with the modified bid documents.

Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution 2024-____, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, rejecting all bids for construction of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets, Phase 2 Project and authorizing staff to re-advertise the Project.

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City Council Strategic Goal/Objective

This staff report aligns with the Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Goal to “Maintain Public Infrastructure and Enhance Alternative Modes of Transportation.” Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Background and Analysis
The Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets, Phase 2 Project is a culmination of two decades of City, community, and partnership efforts. The Project is identified as a priority in the City’s General Plan, Bikeway Master Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan. The Project is also a regionally significant project not only for the city, but for the Sacramento Area Council of Government (SACOG), a major funding contributor as well as various other partner agencies and organizations.

The Boulevard Plan, adopted in 2005, set the framework for developing the Auburn Boulevard corridor from Sylvan Corners to the northern City limits. The Auburn Boulevard Project is the City’s largest public works projects with Phase 1 (Sylvan Corners to Rusch Park) completed in 2014. Similar to Phase 1, Phase 2 of the Project will encompass the following elements of work:

• Underground overhead utility lines
• Install bicycle lanes and wide sidewalks
• Upgrade traffic signals to meet current standards
• Increase safety and visibility through decorative street lighting • Beautify the corridor with new landscaping and trees
• Replace and upgrade old storm drain infrastructure
• Install a new asphalt layer for smooth driving
• Enhance transit stops for ADA compliance
• Provide a unique identity through the use of a welcome gateway structure

Construction bids were received for the Project on January 16, 2024. Three bids were received, all exceeding the engineer’s estimate by 34% or more. Staff reviewed the bid tabulations and compared them to the engineer’s estimate. The bids received were significantly higher than the estimate in four main categories:

1. Mobilization

2. Temporary Traffic Control

3. Underground Storm Drain and other wet utilities

4. Trenching
Staff believe that the high bids received are the result of the project complexity, high amount of utility and private property coordination, significant traffic control requirements and material supply chain impacts.

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Given the high bids, staff proposes to reject all bids received, make modifications and adjustments to the construction bid documents, and re-advertise for construction bids with the modified bid documents.

It is recommended that modifications to the construction bid documents focus on the four primary categories above with the intention to reduce project costs without changing the goals or scope of the Project. In addition, staff are currently working to identify supplemental funding sources for the Project to ensure the City can deliver this high priority project.

Attachments

1. Resolution 2024-____, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, rejecting all bids for construction of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets, Phase 2 Project and authorizing staff to re-advertise the Project ITEM 8
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS,

CALIFORNIA, REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
AUBURN BOULEVARD COMPLETE STREETS, PHASE 2 PROJECT AND

AUTHORIZING STAFF TO RE-ADVERTISE THE PROJECT

WHEREAS, bids for construction of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Phase 2 Project (Project) were received on January 16, 2024;

WHEREAS, the lowest bid received exceeds the total available funding for said Project;

WHEREAS, staff recommends all bids for the Project be rejected; and

WHEREAS, City staff will update the Project bid documents and re-advertise the Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights as follows:

1. All bids for construction of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets, Phase 2 Project are hereby rejected.

2. City staff is authorized to re-advertise the Project.

The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, this 8th day of February, 2024 by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

Bret Daniels, Mayor
ATTEST:

Amy Van, City Clerk

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

MEMORANDUM
DATE
: February 8, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Alexander A. Turcotte, Chief of Police
Cassandra Kinnan, Senior Management Analyst
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BJECT: FY 2023 Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program Purchasing Authorization
Summary and Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-___ a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all agreements and purchasing associated with the Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Prevention grant funding.

City Council Strategic Goal/Objective
This staff report aligns with the following Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Plan Objectives:

Go
al: Preserve and enhance public safety
Fiscal Impact
There will be no impact to the general fund for purchases made with these grant funds. The Police Department was awarded $2,752,138 in ORT grant funds.

Background and Analysis
On November 9, 2023, the City Council approved the acceptance of FY 2023 ORT Grant Program Funds administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections. The background materials associated with this item are contained in the November 9, 2023, City Council Meeting
Staff Report, available on the City’s website. Implementation of the ORT Grant Program was also discussed at the January 25, 2024 City Council meeting. To move forward with grant purchasing, staff is requesting the City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all agreements and purchasing associated with the grant funding.

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Attachments

1. Resolution No. 2024-___ a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all agreements and purchasing associated with the Organized Retail Theft grant funding.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS,

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE

ALL AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASING ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORGANIZED

RETAIL THEFT PREVENTION GRANT FUNDING

WHEREAS, the City of Citrus Heights City Council accepted , via Resolution 2023-101, FY 2023 Organized Retail Theft grant funds administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections, for $2,752,138; and

WHEREAS, the Police Department will utilize the funding in accordance with grant objectives and requirements.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute all agreements and purchases associated with the Organized Retail Theft grant funding.

The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, this 8th day of February 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

Bret Daniels, Mayor

ATTEST:

Amy Van, City Clerk

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 8, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Regina Cave, General Services Director
Armando Velasquez, Construction and Maintenance Inspector Supervisor SU
BJECT: Sound Wall Beautification Project
Award of Contract
Summary and Recommendation
On January 30, 2024, the City opened bids for the Sound Wall Beautification Project – Cleaning and Painting services. The City received eight (8) proposals (listed below) and has determined H.B. Restoration to be the most responsive, responsible bidder.

Number Bidder Total Bid
1 H.B. Restoration, Inc. $75,700.00
2 Perfection Painting Corp. $87,068.80
3 Pacific Rim Painting Co. $94,369.60
4 Mason Painting Inc. $220,739.00
5 Process Measurement Group dba
Toledo Industrial Coatings
$239,260.00
6 A Plus Painting $276,395.00
7 Color New Co. $282,000.00
8 Pro-Ex Construction, Inc. $347,500.00
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the following resolution:

1. Re
solution No. 2024-_____ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with H.B. Restoration, Inc. for the Sound Wall Beautification Project.

City Council Strategic Goal/Objective
Th
is staff report aligns with the Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Goal to “Enhance Community Vibrancy and Engagement” and is reflected in the City’s Focus Area Work Plan.

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Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. In April 2023, City Council approved an allocation of $155,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support sound wall beautification along major corridors throughout the Citrus Heights community. H.B.

Restoration’s proposal of $75,500 is less than 50% of the total funds budgeted for this project.

Change orders for amounts totaling less than 15% ($11,325) of the base contract price shall require prior written approval of the City Manager or his designee. Change orders for amounts equal to or greater than 15% of the total contract price shall require prior written approval of the City Council. Upon completion of this project, estimated in August 2024, all unspent funds will be de-obligated and available to reallocate to another Council-approved use.

Background and Analysis
In May 2022, City Council created an objective to evaluate options for improving the appearance of various public facing sound walls around the community. Throughout the community, there are various privately owned, yet public facing sound walls that have been the subject of regular graffiti tagging, damages caused by accidents, and little to no maintenance. In an effort to address blight, achieve continuity, and increase effectiveness for graffiti abatement and prevention, the City elected to invest a portion of its discretionary ARPA funds to support various efforts for power washing, painting, and application of anti-graffiti coating, where specified in the RFP, at 18 identified concrete, block, or masonry wall locations. The walls identified within in the RFP reflect primarily privately owned, highly visible locations along major corridors where General Services has historically taken the initiative to quickly abate graffiti to reduce opportunities for compounded blight. This sound wall beautification project will seek to achieve consistency in appearance, selecting a limited palette of neutral colors, enhancing the visual aesthetics of arterials and gateways throughout our community.

In addition to the proposed sound wall treatments, staff have identified challenges with one particular sound wall location (Greenback Lane across Indian River) where trash and debris accumulate regularly in the existing tree wells. These tree wells vary in size; however, they are approximately 5-foot by 6-foot cubbies along the wall where trees currently or once existed.

Staff have evaluated options to block off these 32 tree wells, keeping both appearance and functionality in mind to support maintenance and planting of additional vegetation in the future.

With bids for sound wall power washing and painting being favorable, staff will utilize the cost savings (ARPA funds) to fund the fabrication and installation of reinforced locking gate panels at the face of each tree well. The estimated cost for this work is $35,000, and within the City Manager’s authorization to execute a contract for this work.

Attachments

1. Resolution No. 2024-_____ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with H.B. Restoration, Inc. for the Sound Wall Beautification Project.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-___

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CITRUS HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH H.B. RESTORATION INC. FOR

THE SOUND WALL BEAUTIFICATON PROJECT

WHEREAS, the City of Citrus Heights has invested a concerted effort to identify various means and opportunities to help improve the overall aesthetics of the community;

WHEREAS,
many of the major corridors throughout the city serve as connectors to residential neighborhoods;

WHEREAS, our neighborhoods are challenged with private ownership of public facing sound walls, often making it difficult if not impossible to maintain said walls structurally and in appearance;

WHEREAS, in April 2023, City Council approved investing $155,000 of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to address the appearance of various sound walls through means of power washing and repainting aimed at achieving consistent appearance throughout the community;

WHEREAS, on January 30, 2024, bids for the Sound Wall Beautification Project were received, opened and reviewed, and H.B. Restoration Inc. was determined to be the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder for the project.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with H.B. Restoration Inc. in the amount of $75,500 for the Sound Wall Beautification Project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an agreement or agreements within the limits of existing signing authority, utilizing a cost saving of ARPA funds identified for Sound Wall Beautification Project, to support tree well gate panel fabrication and installation as an enhancement to an existing City-maintained sound wall to support on-going maintenance efforts and help reduce blight.

The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, this 8 th day of February, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

Bret Daniels, Mayor

ATTEST:

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CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

MEMORANDUM
DATE
: February 8, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Casey Kempenaar, Community Development Director
Meghan Huber, Economic Development and Community Engagement Director
Susan Talwar, Administrative Services Director
Alex Turcotte, Police Chief
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BJECT: Cannabis Dispensary Study Session
Summary and Recommendation
At th
e December 14, 2023, City Council meeting two members of the Council requested that within 60 days, staff to bring options forward to consider modification of existing regulations related to cannabis dispensaries for the Council’s consideration. Staff has prepared the information in this report to inform this discussion.

Sta
ff recommends that the City Council:

1. Pr
ovide feedback and direction whether or not to proceed with necessary Municipal Code updates necessary to allow retail Cannabis Businesses as set forth in this staff report

2. Approve a proposed timeline for implementation

3. Provide direction whether or not to proceed with a cannabis tax measure for the November 2024 ballot
City Council Strategic Goal/Objective
Th
is staff report aligns with the following Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Plan Objectives:

Go
als: - Diversify for a resilient economy
- Maintain and enhance fiscal stability
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Fiscal Impact

Costs of preparing the proposals as directed by the City Council, will be absorbed by the existing budgets for Community Development, Police, Economic Development, Administrative Services, and the City Manager’s Office.

Costs associated with the processes to evaluate and/or approve new cannabis businesses would be subject to a fee schedule that ensures full cost recovery for staff activity.

The scope of any future cannabis regulations directed by Council is unknown at this time. As a result, there is not enough information to provide accurate estimates of the revenue potential of the proposed business types. If directed to move forward, additional information will be provided to the Council as the scope is developed.

Background and Analysis

Since the mid-1990s, a variety of laws and regulations have shaped the landscape for the production, sale, and use of cannabis in California. The key laws and regulations are discussed briefly below. Depending on the Council’s direction, additional information about key regulations will be provided to support future decisions.

Prop 215 Medicinal Cannabis Background

In November 1996, California voters passed Proposition 215, also known as the Compassionate Use Act. This law exempted patients and defined caregivers who possess or cultivate marijuana for medical treatment recommended by a physician from criminal laws which otherwise prohibit possession or cultivation of cannabis. Subsequent to the passage of Prop 215, a series of trailer legislation related to the law made numerous clarifications over the following decade.

On January 1, 2004, SB 420 the Medical Marijuana Program Act (“MMPA”) went into effect.

The MMPA was enacted by the State Legislature to clarify the scope of the Compassionate Use Act (CUA). The MMPA allows cities, counties, and other governing bodies to adopt and enforce rules and regulations consistent with the MMPA.

In August 2011, the State Legislature adopted AB 1300, which clarified that nothing in CUA or MMPA prevents a city or county from adopting local ordinances that regulate the location, operation or establishment of a medical marijuana cooperative or collective or from civilly or criminally enforcing those ordinances.

Prop 64 Recreational Cannabis Background

On November 8, 2016, California voters passed Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (“Prop 64” or “AUMA”). According to election results provided by the County, of the 33,451 Citrus Heights votes cast in the 2016 November election, Prop 64 received 17,246 (52%) votes in favor of the proposition and 16,205 (48%) votes against the proposition.

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Prop 64 established state and local regulatory frameworks for personal use and commercial operation of cannabis businesses. Prop 64 requires state licenses to operate commercial recreational cannabis businesses. State licensing authorities began issuing state commercial licenses on January 1, 2018.

Prop 64 establishes a regulatory and licensing framework for commercial recreational marijuana operations. Local jurisdictions retain local land use and zoning authority over these operations.

Pursuant to that local land use authority, jurisdictions may elect to prohibit commercial outdoor and commercial indoor cultivation. State licensing authorities are not permitted to issue state licenses to businesses in jurisdictions where proposed operations would conflict with local regulations.

Department of Cannabis Control

In 2017, the Legislature enacted the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) which created a single regulatory structure for both medicinal and recreational cannabis. The MAUCRSA granted authority to the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) to develop rules and regulations and assigned DCC as the state agency that licenses and regulates commercial cannabis activity in California. The DCC promulgates and enforces regulations for cultivation, sales, transportation, testing and manufacturing of cannabis and cannabis products.

Under Prop 64 and DCC regulations, a local jurisdiction is able to determine whether or not to permit most commercial cannabis facilities and types permitted to operate within a local jurisdictional boundary. If a jurisdiction determines they would like to allow cannabis operations within their city limits, licensing is required from both DCC and the local jurisdiction.

While local governments can determine whether or not to allow most cannabis related uses, DCC, regulations allow delivery of cannabis goods to most physical addresses within the state, including those in Citrus Heights.
1 Delivery services are required to be licensed by the state and local government can include reasonable regulations of delivery, including local taxes, however, local government cannot prohibit delivery from occurring in the City.

Sales tax for orders made through delivery services are deposited in a county pool, similar to online orders and other delivery services. Citrus Heights receives an allocation of tax revenues deposited in the county pool based on the proportion of total sales tax that is directly allocated to the City.

Citrus Heights Cannabis Regulation History

In 2004, the Citrus Heights Municipal Code (CHMC) was updated to allow one Medical Cannabis Dispensary in the City with approval of a Use Permit. A facility was granted a Use Permit in 2004, however, never began operation.

1 According to Weedmaps.com, over 35 cannabis delivery services, located outside the City, offer delivery to Citrus Heights.

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In 2006, the City amended the CHMC to prohibit all cannabis related uses in the City. Between 2006 and 2016, various actions, including moratorium and ordinance amendments were enacted in response to evolving state laws regulating medical cannabis.

Following the passage of Prop 64 in 2018, the Council adopted regulations prohibiting delivery, commercial cultivation and dispensaries within the City.

In 2020, in response to a variety of legislative actions, the Council adopted regulations which allowed delivery of both medical and recreational cannabis in the City; however, continued to prohibit any cannabis businesses from being located within the City.

Municipal Code Amendments and other required actions

If the City Council directs staff to proceed with the development of a regulatory framework to permit Cannabis dispensary(s), the following amendments or actions would be required by the City Council:

• CHMC Chapter 106 (Zoning Ordinance) Amendment: Currently all cannabis dispensaries are prohibited by the Zoning Code in all existing Zones include Special Planning Areas. There are currently no standards related to number of establishments, location requirements, operation conditions, etc. that would generally need to be developed.
• CHMC Chapter 47 (Marijuana Dispensaries, Businesses, and Deliveries) Amendment or repeal: Currently, this chapter effectively prohibits all Cannabis related businesses with the exception of deliveries which take place in Citrus Heights from businesses located outside the City.
• CHMC Chapter 22 (Business Licenses) Amendment: Currently the Business License Chapter does not regulate cannabis uses.
• Specific Plan Amendment(s): Currently all three specific plans (Auburn Boulevard, Stock Ranch, and Sunrise Tomorrow) prohibit cannabis businesses. If directed by the Council, these Specific Plans could require amendments of allowed use tables to regulate cannabis sales.
• Fee structure for the regulatory permit process
• Permit process for review of dispensary applications

If the Council directs staff to proceed; staff suggests establishing a single regulatory framework for all retail dispensaries (medical or recreational) for simplicity and consistency. Further, staff would request Council direction on any desired regulations related to cannabis deliveries from outside the city being delivered to addresses within the City limits.

Revenue Approaches

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mentioned was to consider cannabis as an opportunity to generate revenue for municipal operations and infrastructure.

While there are multiple avenues to generate revenue from cannabis sales within a city, the most common approach is a tax specific to cannabis-related uses. Alternatively, a Development Agreement may be used to generate revenue. Each approach can generate a wide range of revenues; typically based on the quantity of cannabis sold through gross receipts from any cannabis business. As any future regulations related to cannabis are unknown at this time (number of dispensaries, type of dispensary, location, etc.), the anticipated amount of revenue generated by each approach is not possible to quantify Each of the potential revenue approaches is discussed broadly below:

Cannabis Tax

Numerous cities in California currently tax cannabis businesses. As the City Council provides direction related to cannabis dispensaries, a Cannabis Tax is one approach to consider. This report is informational, to provide the Council with information about existing cannabis related taxes/approaches in the state or region. Depending on the direction from Council, staff will return at a later date to provide additional information/recommendation about any proposals for Citrus Heights. Locally the City of Sacramento, City of Davis, City of Dixon, and City of Colfax have approved Cannabis Tax Measures approved by the voters:

Agency
Approved Maximum Tax 23/24 Anticipated Cannabis Tax Revenue City of Sacramento2 4% of annual gross receipts $22,000,000 City of Davis 3 10% of annual gross receipts $2,300,000 City of Dixon4 15% of annual gross receipts $ 734,000 City of Colfax5 4% of annual gross receipts $ 45,000

If Council directed staff to initiate a cannabis tax, staff would recommend modeling the City of Sacramento or Davis cannabis tax to include “cannabis business” broadly to include both medical and nonmedical cannabis and impose up to a 10% tax on the gross receipts of cannabis businesses.

Cannabis Tax Process
If the City Council wishes to put a tax measure before the voters in November 2024 as a general tax, Government Code section 53724 requires the resolution calling for a general tax to be placed on a general municipal election be adopted by two-thirds of the Legislative Body.

2 As of the end of 2023, the City of Sacramento had a total of 290 cannabis business permits issued and 71 pending permits. This includes a wide variety of uses including delivery, cultivation, retail dispensary (29), manufacturing, etc.- Source: CORE Stakeholder Meeting December 13, 2023 Presentation. 3 The City of Davis had a wide variety of cannabis business permits. This includes dispensaries, cultivation, testing, etc.
4 The City of Dixon currently has two dispensaries operating. 5 The City of Colfax currently has one operating dispensary.

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Council must adopt a resolution calling for and giving notice of the election on a proposed ballot measure on or before August 9, 2024 in order to consolidate the City election with the Statewide General Election. The additional cost of a ballot measure at the General Municipal Election would be approximately $7,000, since the City is already participating for the upcoming City Council elections. Additional costs for drafting the measure and the required City Attorney Impartial Analysis are estimated to be between $3,000 and $5,000.

If the City Council wishes to pursue consideration of cannabis dispensary businesses, staff would recommend placing a cannabis tax measure on the 2024 ballot.

Cannabis Development Agreement

As discussed above, a cannabis tax measure would require approval by Citrus Heights voters in November to be established and in early 2025 to be implemented (if approved). As discussed below (under potential timeframe), depending on the Council’s direction, the timeframe to develop regulations and permit the operation of cannabis business(es) in Citrus Heights could be sooner.

Absent an approved tax measure; revenue generated from a cannabis dispensary would be limited to sales tax, currently 7.75% in Citrus Heights. While it is anticipated that this would generate some local revenue, the City only retains 1-cent of the sales tax revenue generated from each $1 spent by a customer.

A Development Agreement would be an agreement between a city and cannabis business to spell out the terms of operation, roles, and responsibilities, and would allow the city to capture revenue immediately upon business operation (i.e. not dependent on a tax measure). The City previously entered into a Development Agreement for the Stock Ranch development which memorialized roles and responsibilities of the developer and the City for the implementation of that project. Although, not specific to revenue, the Development Agreement held provisions related to reimbursement for public improvements, affordable housing requirements and similar milestones.

A similar Development Agreement approach could be used to allow revenue to be generated and stipulate operational criteria and similar deal points until such time a tax measure is approved by the voters. If a tax measure is approved, the Development Agreement could be made null (specifically to revenue or entirely), and the tax would dictate revenue generated by each business. If a tax were not approved by voters, the Development Agreement would continue to dictate the payment/revenue agreed to between the City and the business.

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Land Use Considerations

The Department of Cannabis Control has established land use regulations for cannabis establishments to provide separation between “sensitive uses” and cannabis uses as well as separation between various cannabis uses. Department of Cannabis control requires a minimum of 600 feet between:
• Cannabis Businesses
• Schools
• Daycare
• Youth Center

Nothing in the law prohibits the City from including land use regulations that are more restrictive than DCC separation requirements if directed by the City Council. For example, the City Council may want to consider requirements requiring separation from parks or similar properties and may want to restrict cannabis uses to areas in proximity to Interstate 80.

Depending on council direction, Staff would bring back policy related to land use considerations such as geographic location considerations, commercial corridor considerations, operating restrictions, and security measures. The most likely regulatory approach for these uses would be a Use Permit process with specific cannabis related operating requirements, similar to how the City currently regulates alcohol establishments such as bars and convenience stores.

Location Considerations and Recommended Parameters
Should the City Council give direction to allow cannabis retail operations, staff recommends several strategic parameters for consideration. The intent of these parameters is to ensure any proposed cannabis-related use is in a location that considers residents and visitors; considers sensitive uses that could be impacted by proposed cannabis uses but also a good match for destination retail uses that would decrease vacancy and advance economic development goals.

The following strategic parameters are recommended for consideration and direction:

1. For ease of accessibility for residents and visitors, any proposed cannabis business should be near Interstate 80. Staff recommends the City Council consider a requirement that any cannabis related business is located within 2,500’ from I-80.

This requirement would limit cannabis related uses to Antelope Crossing and the northern portion of the Auburn Boulevard Special Planning Areas. Each of these retail areas has struggled to attract retail tenants and the addition of a new retail typology would be beneficial to support continued retail investment in these areas.

Furthermore, it would have more potential to capture customers that originate outside of the city limits increasing revenue opportunities.

2. For consistency with existing approaches for sensitive uses, in addition to the separation requirements established by DCC, staff recommends a minimum 600’ separation from parks.

3. Significant community engagement, planning, and strategic investment into the Sunrise MarketPlace has occurred over the last several years. While this area is the City’s most significant retail area, staff believes this area is not well suited for
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cannabis related uses. In particular, this area is in closer proximity to established residential areas and will likely see investment in uses that are often considered “sensitive” (parks, day cares, residential uses, schools, etc.) which could limit future investments within the MarketPlace.

Community Engagement

Should City Council give direction to explore allowance of cannabis retail operations, staff would then implement a Community Outreach Plan. Below is a synopsis of recommended outreach activities to collect and measure community sentiment:
• Host a Community Workshop to allow the public to share their point of view and engage in informal discussion regarding cannabis retail operations. • Implement a robust public relations plan to promote the workshop and ensure awareness and inclusion.
• Issue a Flashvote survey on cannabis allowance in Citrus Heights to collect statistically valid community sentiment data.
• Create and maintain a project webpage to house workshop information, Flashvote data, and background information to ensure equitable and inclusive community access to information.

Potential Timeline

Should the City Council wish to amend the Municipal Code by way or Ordinance adoptions and process Conditional Use Permit applications that would allow dispensaries to be operable prior to the end of 2024 the timeline to develop and adopt the necessary ordinance and review process structure will be very constrained. Further, as discussed in the Revenue Approaches section (above) the ability to generate revenue in 2024 would be reliant on a Development Agreement approach until such time a tax measure is approved by the voters. Under the timeline below, a tax measure would be possible in November 2024 with implementation in early 2025. The timeline below outlines major steps and tentative dates for consideration:

• March-April Community Engagement
• May 8, 2024 Planning Commission Review of Ordinance(s) • June 13, 2024 City Council Review (First Reading)
• June 27, 2024 City Council Second Reading
• July 1- July 30 Application Window for Use Permit submittal • July 11, 2024 Council Action on Ballot for Cannabis Tax Measure • August 1-31 Staff Review of Applications
• September 25, 2024 PC Review of Applications
• October 24, 2024 City Council Review of Applications • November 5, 2024 General Election for Cannabis Tax Measure • Early 2025 Implementation of Cannabis Tax Measure

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CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 8, 2024
TO: M
ayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Casey Kempenaar, Community Development Director
Alison Bermudez, Senior Planner
SU
BJECT: Adoption of Citywide Objective Design and Development Standards Summary and Recommendation
In S
eptember of 2023, the City Council adopted the Auburn Boulevard Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS). Tonight’s action is to expand the previously adopted ODDS beyond the Auburn Boulevard corridor and be applicable citywide to encompass all commercial corridors within the city. This will provide the necessary tools to comply with recent legislation including the passing of AB 2011 that allows housing in commercial zones. Adopting the ODDS is a way in which local jurisdictions can maintain local control of design while being in compliance with state law.

The
following motion is recommended:

Mot
ion: adopt Resolution No. 2024-___, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, adopting Objective Design Standards for the review of qualifying multi- family and residential mixed-use development within the City’s Commercial corridors and finding the Guidelines are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3)
Fiscal Impact
Th
ere is no fiscal impact associated with the proposed ODDS. However, it should be noted the consulting firm, Opticos, a statewide expert in ODDS was funded through the City’s Regional Early Action Program (REAP) grant award administered by Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG).

Background and Analysis
In S
eptember of 2023, the City Council adopted the Auburn Boulevard Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS). Those adopted standards currently apply to properties within ITEM 12
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the Auburn Boulevard Specific Plan area (ABSP) that seek to utilize state streamlining for housing. Tonight’s action is to apply the previously adopted ODDS from ABSP to be applicable citywide to encompass all commercial corridors within the city. This will provide the necessary tools to meet recent legislation including the passing of AB 2011 and SB6 that allows housing in commercial zones.

This effort is necessary to ensure quality design of housing projects as legislation over the past several years has included the applicability of “objective design standards.” State law defines objective standards as those that “involve no personal or subjective judgement by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant and public official prior to submittal” (California Government Code, Section 65913.4).

Below is an example of a typical design standard and how it would be rewritten as an objective design standard:

Design Standard Rewritten to be an Objective Design
Standard
Architectural facades should be rich in
detailing add to the character of the
neighborhood
Minimum of two different building materials
shall be used on each building elevation (e.g.,
stone, wood, masonry, or metal).

Staff requests the City Council adopt the policy to implement ODDS for all of the City’s commercial corridors. By adopting ODDS, the City is equipped to apply design standards when an application for a qualifying multi-family or mixed-use housing project is proposed within a commercial zone. This will provide the City the ability to review a proposed project objectively, as required by state law, and ensure future residential developments support the City’s vision for the corridor to ensure high quality design for projects that are streamlined by state regulations.

Objective design and development standards are defined under State law as “standards that involve no personal or subjective judgement by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official prior to submittal” (California Government Code, Section 65913.4).

Objective design standards (ODDS) are intended to be a tool in the response to State housing laws that reduce local control of development, intended to streamline housing production. ODDS are required to remove subjectivity; however, can still provide objective standards to ensure that the appearance of new development is compatible with the City’s vision.

Legislative Actions
The California Legislature has continued its years’ long journey of wrestling local control from cities and imposing statewide requirements. In 2023, over 40 bills aimed at housing were passed by the legislature. These most recent bills were building blocks on top of other legislative ITEM 12
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actions taken over the past few years, specifically SB 35 (2017) which was the first significant bill aimed at streamlining housing approvals.

Of the 40 bills passed, two were specific to housing development within a commercial zone.

These bills are the impetus for the proposed policy related objective design and development standards. Highlights of the two bills are below:

AB 2011 Key points:
• Applies regardless of general plan, zoning, etc., with limited exemptions for specific plans
• Applies to two types of projects- 100% affordable in a commercial zone and mixed income along a commercial
corridor (Rental 55 years/Ownership 45 years)
• Short time frame for applicant to be notified of inconsistencies with objective standards<150 units within 60 days and >150 units 90 days
• Design Review only allowed for compliance with objective standards adopted prior to application submittal
• Incorporates Streamlined Approval Process implemented under SB 35
• Requires project to pay prevailing wage & skilled workforce SB 6 • Also allows housing development projects in commercial zones utilizing design review on adopted objective standards. SB 6 also differs from AB 2011 in several important respects. SB 6 does not require any affordable housing. Projects under SB 6 are not automatically exempt from CEQA. And SB 6 projects
require not only the payment of prevailing wages, but also the use of a skilled and trained workforce – which generally means union workers, with limited exemptions. Monthly reports must be provided to the City to show compliance. This also takes effect on July 1, 2023 and sunsets on January 1, 2033.

Staff recommends the City Council adopt the resolution to implement objective design and development standards for commercially zoned parcels in the city. The resolution and its attached policy is in compliance with state law and will provide the necessary tools for qualifying residential projects to be reviewed objectively providing for local control while being in compliance with state law.

Attachments

1. Resolution adopting Objective Design and Development Standards for the review of qualifying multi-family and residential mixed-use development within the City’s Commercial corridors and finding the Guidelines are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) Exhibit A: Objective Design and Development Standards

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-___
A RES

OLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE REVIEW OF

QUALIFYING MULTI-FAMILY AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY’S COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS AND FINDING THE GUIDELINES

ARE EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER SECTION 15061(B)(3)
WH
EREAS, over the past several years, the State of California adopted revisions to a number of Government Code Sections requiring ministerial approval of qualify mixed- use and multi -family residential projects; and
WH
EREAS, the adopted revisions to these Government Codes by the State results in the need for objective design and development standards to implement the ministerial approval of qualifying mixed-use and multi-family residential projects proposed within a commercial zone; and WH
EREAS, on January 10, 2024, the City of Citrus Heights Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the Objective Design and Development Standards. The Planning Commission reviewed the document and recommended the City Council adopt the Objective Design and Development Standards; and
WH
EREAS, this matter was presented for discussion before the City Council on February 8, 2024.

NO
W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. The
Objective Design and Development Standards, provided as Exhibit A, are consistent with the Citrus Heights General Plan.

2. The
Objective Design and Development Standards are consistent with the Citrus Heights Municipal Code (Zoning Code Section).

3. Th
e Objective Design and Development Standards are exempt from CEQA in that it can be seen with certainty that they will not impact the physical environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061)(b)(3))
PAS
SED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California this 8th day of February, 2024 by the following vote:

AYES
: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:
__________________________
Bret
Daniels, Mayor
Attachment 1
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ATTEST:

Amy Van, City Clerk

Exhibit
A. Objective Design and Development Standards
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AB 2011 Guidance
AB 2011 Guidance
Applying Objective Design + Development
Standards to AB 2011 Applications
Citrus Heights, CA
August 8, 2023
Exhibit A
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Sections:

Section 1 Ap plying Auburn Boulevard Objective Design and Development Standards to AB 2011 Applications Section 2 Pe rmits and Procedures
ii

August 8, 2023Assembly Bill 2011 Application Guidance
:

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Section 1 Ap plying Auburn Boulevard Objective Design and Development Standards to AB 2011 Applications

1. Zone translation matrix
Table 1A Zone Translation Matrix
Existing Commercial Zoning District
Zoning District from Auburn Boulevard Objective Design
and Development Standards for AB 2011 Applications
Business Professional (BP) T4 Neighborhood (T4N)
Limited Commercial (LC) T4 Neighborhood (T4N)
Shopping Center (SC) T4 Main Street (T4MS)
General Commercial (GC) T4 Main Street (T4MS)
Auto Commercial (AC) T4 Main Street (T4MS)

2. Additional guidance for Building Placement standards. Where setback line standards in Subsections

2.04.E (for T4 Neighborhood Zone) and 205.E (for T4 Main Street Zone) specify setback standards specific to Auburn Boulevard, these standards shall apply to all commercial corridors as defined in Government Code §65912.101(a).

Section 2 Pe rmits and Procedures

1. Procedures for Applications Filed Under Assembly Bill 2011 A. Applicability
(1) This Section applies to housing development projects as defined by Government Code §65912.111-.114 (for affordable housing developments in commercial zones) or §65912.120-.124 (for mixed-income housing developments along commercial corridors). (2) This Section shall remain in effect for the same period as provisions contained in Government Code §65912.100 et seq. (Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022). Any provisions that are not extended by the State Legislature shall be repealed as of the date those provisions in the Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act are deemed null and void.

B. Definitions. Terms defined in Government Code §65912.101 shall apply to this Section and shall control in the event of a conflict between definitions in this ODDS and definitions in Government Code §65912.101.

C. Application Filing
(1) Application . An applicant may file an application for an AB 2011 housing development on a form provided by the City with the required fee.
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(2) Notice of Pending Application to Commercial Tenants. An applicant for a housing development project for mixed-income housing developments along commercial corridors as defined in Government Code §65912.120-.124 shall provide written notice of the pending application to each commercial tenant on the parcel when the application is submitted, pursuant to Government Code §65912.123(i).

D. Completeness Review . The City of Citrus Heights shall review an application for compliance consistent with Subsection 1.E; there shall be no separate or additional timeframe for completeness review.

E. Compliance Review
(1) Scope of Review. The Review Authority’s scope of review is limited to all of the provisions contained in Government Code §65912.111-.114 (for affordable housing developments in commercial zones) or §65912.120-.124 (for mixed-income housing developments along commercial corridors) and the objective standards in effect at the time of application submittal. (2) Review Authority and Review Timeframes
(a) Review Authority. The Review Authority is determined by Citrus Heights Code §106.62.040. (b) Consistency Review . The Director shall determine if the application complies with all of the provisions contained in Government Code §65912.111-.114 (for affordable housing developments in commercial zones) or §65912.120-.124 (for mixed-income housing developments along commercial corridors) and applicable objective standards within the following timeframes:
i. Within 60 calendar days of application submittal for applications that include 150 or fewer housing units.
ii. Within 90 calendar days of application submittal for applications that include 151 or more housing units.
(c) Design Review or Public Oversight . Any design review or public oversight (i.e., Public Body review) to determine if the application complies with all of the provisions contained in Government Code §65912.111-.114 (for affordable housing developments in commercial zones) or §65912.120-.124 (for mixed-income housing developments along commercial corridors) and applicable objective standards shall occur after Consistency Review is complete and within the following timeframes:
i. Within 90 calendar days of application submittal for applications that include 150 or fewer housing units.
ii. Within 180 calendar days of application submittal for applications that include 151 or more housing units.
(3) Compliance Determination
(a) Compliant Application. If the application complies with all of the provisions contained in Government Code §65912.111-.114 (for affordable housing developments in commercial zones) or §65912.120-.124 (for mixed-income housing developments along commercial corridors) and all applicable objective standards, the City of Citrus Heights shall complete any design review or public oversight and any subdivision approval within the timeframes listed in Subsection 1.E. Only objective design and subdivision standards may be applied.

See Subsection 1.F.
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(b) Non-Compliant Application. If the application does not comply with all of the provisions contained in Government Code §65912.111-.114 (for affordable housing developments in commercial zones) or §65912.120-.124 (for mixed-income housing developments along commercial corridors) and all applicable objective standards, the Review Authority shall make the following determination:
i. If the application does not comply with all of the provisions contained in Government Code §65912.111-.114 (for affordable housing developments in commercial zones) or §65912.120-.124 (for mixed-income housing developments along commercial corridors) and all applicable objective standards, the Review Authority shall provide the applicant with written documentation of which standards the development conflicts with and an explanation of the reasons the development conflicts with each standard within 60 calendar days of application submittal for applications that include 150 or fewer housing units, or within 90 calendar days of application submittal for applications that include 151 or more housing units.
ii. Resubmitted Application. If the project was found to be non-compliant, the applicant may resubmit the application for Assembly Bill 2011 streamlining, and the City shall review it for compliance with all of the provisions contained in Government Code §65912.111-.114 (for affordable housing developments in commercial zones) or §65912.120-.124 (for mixed-income housing developments along commercial corridors) and all applicable objective standards subject to the same timelines in Subsection (2) above.
iii. Project Ineligible. If the project is ineligible for Assembly Bill 2011 streamlined processing, the applicant may elect to submit an application for the applicable discretionary approval.

F. Decision on Project
(1) Project Approval and Findings. The Review Authority shall approve the application if the Review Authority finds that the proposed development is compliant with all of the provisions contained in Government Code §65912.111-.114 (for affordable housing developments in commercial zones) or §65912.120-.124 (for mixed-income housing developments along commercial corridors) and all applicable objective standards, including objective subdivision standards.
(2) Conditions of Approval. The Review Authority may impose conditions of approval provided those conditions of approval are objective and broadly applicable to development within the City of Citrus Heights.

G. Post-decision Procedures
(1) Subsequent Permits. Any necessary subsequent permits shall be issued on a ministerial basis subject to applicable objective standards. If a public improvement is necessary to implement a development subject to this Section, and that public improvement is located on land owned by the City of Citrus Heights, the Review Authority shall process any approvals needed as required by Government Code §65913.4(h)(3).
(2) Post-Approval Modifications
(a) Post-Approval Modification Request. An applicant or the City may request a modification to an approved development if that request is made prior to the issuance of the final building permit.
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(b) Applicability of Objective Standards to Modifications. The Review Authority shall only apply objective standards in effect when the original application was submitted, except that objective standards adopted after the date of original submittal may be applied in any of the following instances:
i. The total number of residential units or total square footage of construction changes by 15 percent or more; or
ii. The total number of residential units or total square footage of construction changes by five percent or more, and it is necessary to subject the development to an objective standard beyond those in effect when the application was submitted in order to mitigate or avoid a specific adverse impact upon public health of safety, for which there is no feasible alternative method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid. iii. Objective building standards contained in Title 24 may be applied to all modifications. (c) Post-Approval Modification Review Timeframe and Decision. The Review Authority shall determine if the modification is consistent with objective planning standards and issue a decision on the applicant’s modification request within 60 days after submittal unless design review is required, in which case a decision shall be made within 90 days. (3) Expiration. An application approved consistent with this Section shall remain valid for three years; however, an application approval shall not expire if the development includes public investment in housing affordability, beyond tax credits, where 50 percent of the units are affordable to households making at or below 80 percent of the area median income consistent with Government Code §65913.4(f).
(4) Extension. At the discretion of the Review Authority, a one-year extension may be granted consistent with Government Code §65913.4(f)(3).
(5) Relocation Assistance to Commercial Tenants. The development proponent of a mixed- income housing development along a commercial corridor as defined in Government Code §65912.120-.124 shall provide relocation assistance to each eligible commercial tenant located on a site pursuant to Government Code §65912.123(i).
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Consistency Review
Staff to determine if development complies with Gov Code §65912.111-.114 (for affordable housing developments in commercial zones) or §65912.120-.124 (for mixed-income housing developments along commercial corridors) and objective standards in effect at time of preliminary application submittal. 60-day timeframe from application submittal
Design Review or Public Oversight
Review Authority to determine if development
complies with Gov Code §65912.111-.114 (for
affordable housing developments in commercial
zones) or §65912.120-.124 (for mixed-income housing
developments along commercial corridors) and
objective standards in effect at time of preliminary
application submittal. 90-day timeframe from
application submittal
No. Development does NOT comply
with Gov Code §65912.111-.114 (for
affordable housing developments
in commercial zones) or §65912.120-
.124 (for mixed-income housing
developments along commercial
corridors) and/or objective standards
Yes. Development complies with Gov Code §65912.111-.114 (for affordable housing developments in commercial zones) or §65912.120-.124 (for mixed-income housing developments along commercial corridors) and objective standards
Written explanation of standards
that aren’t complied with (within 60
days from application submittal)
Development is
approved
Applicant may correct
noncompliant items and
resubmit under AB 2011
subject to the same
timelines as above
Applicant may resubmit
new application under
other local process
Figure 2.1: Process for Developments Eligible for Assembly Bill 2011 Streamlining with 150 units or fewer (Government Code §65912)
An applicant electing to use AB 2011 streamlining submits an application with 150 units or fewer. (For 151 units or more, see Figure 2.) Did the development pass consistency review?Yes
Did the development pass Design Review or Public Oversight? 5 August 8, 2023 Assembly Bill 2011 Application Guidance Section 2
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Consistency Review
Staff to determine if development complies with Gov Code §65912.111-.114 (for affordable housing developments in commercial zones) or §65912.120-.124 (for mixed-income housing developments along commercial corridors) and objective standards in effect at time of preliminary application submittal. 90-day timeframe from application submittal
Design Review or Public Oversight
Review Authority to determine if development
complies with Gov Code §65912.111-.114 (for
affordable housing developments in commercial
zones) or §65912.120-.124 (for mixed-income housing
developments along commercial corridors) and
objective standards in effect at time of preliminary
application submittal. 180-day timeframe from
application submittal
No. Development does NOT comply
with Gov Code §65912.111-.114 (for
affordable housing developments
in commercial zones) or §65912.120-
.124 (for mixed-income housing
developments along commercial
corridors) and/or objective standards
Yes. Development complies with Gov Code §65912.111-.114 (for affordable housing developments in commercial zones) or §65912.120-.124 (for mixed-income housing developments along commercial corridors) and objective standards
Written explanation of standards
that aren’t complied with (within 90
days from application submittal)
Development is
approved
Applicant may correct
noncompliant items and
resubmit under AB 2011
subject to the same
timelines above
Applicant may resubmit
new application under
other local process
Figure 2.2: Process for Developments Eligible for Assembly Bill 2011 Streamlining with 151 units or More (Government Code §65912)
An applicant electing to use AB 2011 streamlining submits an application with 151 units or more. (For 150 units or fewer, see Figure 1.) Did the development pass consistency review?Yes
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