CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of Thursday, February 22, 2024
City Hall Council Chambers, 6360 Fountain Square Dr., Citrus Heights, CA
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Daniels.
Flag Salute was led by Colonel Jones.
2. Roll Call: Council Members present: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels Council Members absent: None
Staff present: Duhe, Feeney, Jones, Kempenaar, Preciado, Talwar, Turcotte, Van, and department directors.
3. The video statement was read by Acting Clerk Duhe.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Middleton, seconded by Council Member Schaefer, the City Council approved the agenda.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Acting Clerk Duhe read the following written public comment submitted by Rick Hodgkins, "I have a comment and then a question. My comment, is, I don't know if Citrus Heights actually supports, or, does not support inclusionary housing. If thaward for funding is recieved, will it allow us to be in support for inclusionary housing? I know that besides Hidden Oaks, Sunrise Pointe, The Oaks at Stock Ranch, that which is for seniors and Arboreele, that which is where I reside, I don't know of any other affordable housing units, as things changed eversince I made Citrus Heights my home 23 years ago. Thank you."
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Middleton attended the Citrus Heights Chamber Luncheon.
Council Member Lopez-Taff attended the Neighborhood Engagement Community Workshop. She also met with her Neighborhood Area leadership. She attended the Citrus Heights Rotary Crab Feed on February 10. She announced the new Executive Director of the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce, Sheri Merrick.
Council Member Schaefer attended the opening ceremony of the Fill the Boot fundraising event. He was invited to the Folsom Rotary Club to talk about a proposed tax measure in Folsom. He attended the Sunrise Recreation and Park District Board meeting. He attended a Finance Committee meeting on February 16.
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Citrus Heights City Council Thursday, February 22, 2024 Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa gave an update from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District Board meeting. She attended the Sacramento Area Sewer District Board meeting and announced the District's Echo Project as a finalist for an Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award. She attended the Sunrise Recreation and Park District Board meeting. She discussed the Point in Time homeless count recently completed in Citrus Heights. She attended the Neighborhood Engagement Community Workshop. She attended the Citrus Heights Rotary Crab Feed.
Mayor Daniels attended the Citrus Heights Chamber luncheon. He attended the Citrus Heights Rotary Crab Feed. He attended the Sunrise Recreation and Park District Board meeting. He gave a reminder about Mondays with the Mayor from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. He gave an update from the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality District Board meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of February 8, 2024 SUBJECI: Quarterly Treasurer's Report
STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar / A. Preciado
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2023
6. Pulled for discussion.
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing the Application/Receipt of Funds for the Prohousing Incentive Award
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / A. Bermudez
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-014, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Authorizing for, and Receipt of Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) funds ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 4, 5, and 7.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
6. SUBJECT: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar / A. Preciado
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the City of Citrus Heights Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023, the City of Citrus Heights Popular Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023, the Audit Communication Letter, and the Independent Auditors' Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters
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Citrus Heights City Council Thursday, February 22, 2024 Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa pulled Item 6 and complimented staff on the Popular Annual Financial Report.
ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Schaefer, the City Council received and filed the City of Citrus Heights Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023, the City of Citrus Heights Popular Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023, the Audit Communication Letter, and the Independent Auditors' Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING
8. SUBJECT: Addition and Amendments to Adopted Master Fee Schedule STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-015, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Amending the City User Fees and Establishing New Fees for Certain Services Provided
Administrative Services Director Talwar introduced the item.
Finance Manager Preciado presented the recommended changes to the master fee schedule. He said staff are recommending renaming two finance fees to more accurately reflect returned payments. He noted that at the October 12, 2023 Council Meeting, Council received a public comment requesting adding dogs to the lifetime registration for altered and microchipped animals. This change has been added to the proposed master fee schedule. He stated there are two new recommended fees; a late fee and re-scheduling fee for Rental Housing Inspections. Staff is recommending a project deposit fee for State Housing Incentive Projects.
Council member questions and comments followed.
Administrative Services Director Talwar, Police Chief Turcotte, and Community Development Director Kempenaar responded to questions.
Mayor Daniels requested Council to consider a lowering the senior citizen rate for dog licensing.
Mayor Daniels opened the Public Hearing.
Acting Clerk Duhe read the following written public comment submitted by Stephanie Walsh, "Please make it clear that there is a waiver process available if family is renting to family. This would have been helpful for me to know prior to a couple of years of me paying this fee, and going through inspection. The inspection was clearly a valuable waste of time and resource." Acting Clerk Duhe read the following written public comment submitted by Rick Hodgkins, "I realize that this is for the licensing and licensure of pets. But services animals are not considered pets under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Now, once a service animal, particularly a dog dog retires, that's a
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Citrus Heights City Council Thursday, February 22, 2024 Conk lay dient sion, So that wil this apy to senice animals, eg guide dogs/signal dogs etc? Mayor Daniels closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-015, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Amending the City User Fees and Establishing New Fees for Certain Services Provided; and directing staff to research a lower senior citizen rate for lifetime dog licensing.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR CALENDAR
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment and Financial Forecast Update STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar / A. Preciado
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-016, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Administrative Services Director Talwar presented an overview of the fiscal year 2023-24 mid-year budget.
Finance Manager Preciado gave an overview of the General Fund cash flow.
Administrative Services Director Talwar provided a summary of the proposed budget adjustments.
Finance Manager Preciado summarized the current position with the American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Administrative Services Director Talwar gave an update on the ten year financial forecast. She noted we are projecting an ending reserve balance of about $25,100,000 for FY 2023-2024.
City Council questions and comments followed.
Administrative Services Director Talwar responded to questions.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-016, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. SUBJECT: Second Reading - Ordinance Amending Contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights
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Citrus Heights City Council Thursday, February 22, 2024 STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar / M. Bushey
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-001, 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 presented the item.
ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Schaefer, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-001, 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
None.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney discussed the outcome of the Neighborhood Engagement Community Workshop.
He said he has been doing a stakeholder roadshow visiting Neighborhood Area groups and has several to go with the schedule on the City's website. He announced the Citrus Heights Cares guide is going out to every household and hitting mailboxes next week.
Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa gave a reminder that sewer rates are going up and there is a public hearing March 7 in the South Flex Room at the Citrus Heights Community Center. She also announced the District Attorney will hold a community meeting at City Hall on March 4 at 6:00 p.m.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Schaefer requested a progress update on the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Daniels adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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