CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Special and Regular Meeting of Thursday, March 14, 2024 City Hall Council Chambers
6360 Fountain Square Dr., Citrus Heights, CA
CALL SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER
The special meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Daniels.
Roll Call: Council Members present: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels Council Members absent: None
Staff present at the roll call: Feeney, Jones and Van
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
The City Council, City Manager and City Attorney participated in the closed session.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action from closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Daniels adjourned the special meeting at 5:55 p.m.
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Mayor Daniels.
The Flag Salute was led by Mayor Daniels.
2. Roll Call: Council Members present: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels Council Members absent: None
Staff Members present: Feeney, Huber, Jones, Miller, Piva, Talwar, Van and department directors.
The video statement was read by City Clerk Van.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council approved the agenda.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Honoring Community Member John Barth Mayor Daniels read and presented the proclamation to John Barth.
5. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming March 2024 as Women's History Month Council Member Lopez-Taff read and presented the proclamation to the Citrus Heights Women's Club and Soroptimist International of Citrus Heights.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Natalee Price spoke on behalf of REACH to thank those who attended the Community Potluck, the City for the use of the Community Center, and various organizations for donating prizes, gift baskets, and food.
Lucero Soto, community organizer with Sacramento Area Congregations Together (Sacramento ACT), introduced the organization and its partnerships with local school districts.
Norma Martinez stated her children attended Citrus Heights schools, being a parent leader with Sacramento ACT she wants to work in collaboration with the City to improve our schools and improve our community.
Tathiana Sanchez stated her children attended San Juan School District schools, she is a parent leader with Sacramento ACT, and stated they are here to establish a positive relationship and create a united society to help our community.
Lidia Melendez stated her children attended San Juan School District schools, she is a parent leader with Sacramento ACT, and she wants to increase the participation of parents in the schools and the importance of creating connections in the educational system. She invited the City to take them into consideration in making decisions so we can all create a positive impact in our lives.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Middleton attended a Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Commission Board Meeting. She attended and gave an overview from the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference.
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Council Member Lopez-Taff attended the San Juan Unified School District and City Council 2x2 meeting.
She attended the Citrus Heights Chamber Board meeting. She attended a National Association of Women Business Owners event. She attended the Citrus Heights Little League opening day. She attended the REACH potluck. She met with the Principal of Woodside school. She announced the Dream It Be It career event held by Soroptimists International at Mesa Verde High School on April 9.
Council Member Schaefer attended the Citrus Heights Little League opening day. He attended the REACH potluck.
Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa attended the Neighborhood Area 4, 6, and 10 meetings. She attended the Sacramento Area Sewer District community meeting. She attended the REACH potluck. She attended the Citrus Heights Collaborative meeting. She went to the Sacramento Area Sewer District board meeting. She attended the Veterans Saint Patrick's Day lunch.
Mayor Daniels attended the REACH potluck. He attended the Sacramento Transportation Authority board meeting. He attended the Sunrise MarketPlace board meeting. He gave a reminder on Mondays with the Mayor. He announced the Strategic Planning Retreat on March 28 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. He requested Item 12 be moved in front of Item 11 with no objection from the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of February 22, 2024
7. SUBJECT: 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report
STAFF REPORT: A. Bermudez / S. Lui
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 2024-017, A Resolution of the City Council of Citrus Heights, California, Accepting the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report SUBJECT: Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail Project - Approve Contract Amendment No. 1- Construction Management, Inspection and Materials Testing Services STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-018, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Coastland Civil Engineering, Inc. for the Arcade- Cripple Creek Trail Project
SUBJECT: Authorizing the Housing Authority of the County of Sacramento to Issue Bonds and Acquire Mortgage Loans to Finance the Acquisition and Rehabilitation of a Multifamily Rental Housing Project in the City of Citrus Heights
STAFF REPORT: N. Piva
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-019, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the Housing Authority of the County of Sacramento to Issue Bonds and Acquire Mortgage Loans to Finance the Acquisition and Rehabilitation of a Multifamily Rental Housing Project in the City of Citrus Heights ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 6, 7, 8, and 9.
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AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING
10. SUBJECT: Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for Program Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant Funds
STAFF REPORT: N. Piva
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following:
a. Conduct a public hearing to review the City's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program year 2023; and
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-020, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for Program Year 2023, and Direct Staff to submit, with Minor Modifications as Necessary, the CAPER report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing & Human Services Program Coordinator Piva gave an overview of the CAPER program. She stated in 2023 the City received over $600,000 in funds that allow the City to carry out housing and community development programs that targeted primarily low income households. The CAPER report was made publicly available for a 15-day review and comment period.
Mayor Daniels opened the public hearing.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Daniels closed the public hearing.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-020, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for Program Year 2023, and Direct Staff to submit, with Minor Modifications as Necessary, the CAPER report to the U.S.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES:
ABSENT: None
REGULAR CALENDAR
12. SUBJECT: Approval of Sunrise MarketPlace Property-Based Improvement District 2023 Annual Report
STAFF REPORT: M. Huber
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RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-021, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving the Sunrise MarketPlace 2023 Annual Report Economic Development & Community Engagement Director Huber introduced the item.
Sunrise MarketPlace Executive Director Kathilynn Carpenter gave an overview of the Sunrise MarketPlace annual report and recognized the distric's 25th anniversary. She announced the district is in the process of renewal and they have reached the petition threshold to move forward with the ballot process.
Council questions and comments followed.
ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Schaefer, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-021, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving the Sunrise MarketPlace 2023 Annual Report.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. SUBJECT: Citrus Heights Education Committee Report
STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Committee's report, discuss the recommendations, and provide direction to staff
City Clerk Van introduced the item. She recounted that in March 2023 Council approved the formation of the limited-term Citrus Heights Education Committee and a committee of seven member was appointed by the City Council. She introduced Cyrus Abhar who was retained to facilitate the Education Committee meetings.
Facilitator Cyrus Abhar introduced the committee members and gave an overview of the workplan of the Citrus Heights Education Committee. He stated they used the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress as a standardized way of looking at core curriculum for schools in our community and how they are performing.
Committee Member John Kane presented an overview of the data the committee analyzed using standardized testing data for each Citrus Heights school alongside California as a whole and San Juan Unified as a whole.
Cyrus Abar gave an overview of the school district reorganization process in California as outlined in the Education Code. He stated the general process of creating a new school district includes a petition, community support, financial viability, and approval from the Sacramento County Committee on School District Organization and California State Board of Education. The County Office of Education and the State Board of Education review to determine the sufficiency of the application using nine criteria; number of pupils, community identity, division of property, integrated environment, cost to state, educational programs, facilities cost, property values, and fiscal management.
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Committee Members Laura Wilbur and Jessica Ford presented the Committee's discussions and observations, which included challenging socioeconomic conditions, overall performance, parent involvement and engagement, positive developments, new leadership in San Juan District, and budgetary and resource needs. They stated the committee did not have adequate resources or expertise to perform an analysis of budgetary and resource needs. They presented the committee's recommendations to the Council as follows: 5 of 7 committee members recommended to pursue collaboration and partnership opportunities with San Juan Unified aimed at improving outcomes for Citrus Heights schools, and foster positive community engagement and support family involvement in schools; and 2 of 7 committee members recommended conducting further evaluation on the formation of a new school district including a comprehensive financial analysis. Additionally, 6 of 7 committee members recommended exploring public charter school options to provide additional choices for families and students.
City Council questions and comments followed.
Cyrus Abar responded to questions.
Public Comment:
Albert Fox spoke in favor of pursuing collaboration with San Juan Unified School District, consider working with a public charter school, and fostering positive community engagement and support family involvement in schools.
Beth Whal, Principal of Woodside TK-8, spoke in favor of pursuing collaboration with San Juan Unified School District and fostering positive community engagement and support family involvement in schools.
David Levis, Principal of San Juan High School, spoke in favor of pursuing collaboration with San Juan Unified School District.
Ben Avey, San Juan Unified School District Board Member, spoke in favor of pursuing collaboration with San Juan Unified School District and fostering positive community engagement and support family involvement in schools.
Alan Daurie spoke in favor of pursuing collaboration with San Juan Unified School District and fostering positive community engagement and support family involvement in schools.
Bill Van Duker spoke in opposition to forming a new school district.
Roxanne Stellmacher, Interim Principal at Lichen K-8, spoke in favor of pursuing collaboration with San Juan Unified School District.
Cheryl Dultz spoke in favor of pursuing collaboration with San Juan Unified School District.
Saul Hernandez, San Juan Unified School District Board Member, spoke in favor of pursuing collaboration with San Juan Unified School District.
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Melissa Bassanelli, San Juan Unified School District Superintendent, spoke in favor of pursuing collaboration with San Juan Unified School District and fostering positive community engagement and support family involvement in schools.
City Clerk Van read the following written public comment submitted by TK Milton, "I am opposed to forming our own school district. The San Juan USD is well established. There are many boomer retirees in our city as well as unhomed singles without families. The burden for community needs already falls heavily on the middle class & retirees, Please, let's not add more to our plates than is necessary, especially in California's current economy."
City Council comments followed.
Mayor Daniels made a motion to move forward with pursuing a new Citrus Heights school district.
Council Member Schaefer seconded the motion. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: Schaefer, Daniels
NOES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Karpinski-Costa
ABSENT: None
The motion failed.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Lopez-Taff, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council moved to pursue collaboration and partnership opportunities with San Juan Unified School District aimed at improving outcomes for Citrus Heights schools, and foster positive community engagement and support family involvement in schools.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. SUBJECT: Change in Regular City Council Meeting Day STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council discuss a change in the regular City Council meeting day and if there is Council support to change the date of the week for regular meetings, staff would bring back an action item to the City Council at a future meeting.
City Clerk Van presented the discussion item on whether or not to move City Council meetings to the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. She noted staff conducted research and evaluated current City Council meeting schedules and have found that there are activities such as community group events, summer park activities, regional board meetings that Council participates in, and conferences that sometimes conflict with Thursday meetings. Staff also spoke with Metro Cable Tevelvision Commission and confirmed they would be able to continue to live stream meetings live on Metro Cable 14, supplemented with live streaming meetings on the City's YouTube channel. She stated if the Council supported changing the regular meeting schedule, staff would come back at a future meeting with an action item for Council's consideration.
City Council questions and comments followed.
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City Clerk Van responded to questions.
Natalee Price requested the City Council consider moving Planning Commission meetings to the prior Tuesdays before City Council meetings if the City Council regular meeting schedule changes to Wednesdays.
By majority consensus, the City Council directed staff to bring back an action item for consideration and to include discussion regarding the Planning Commission meeting schedule.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
14. SUBJECT: Peer Support Canine (PSC) Program with Hearts for Heroes (H4H) Update DEPARTMENT: Police Department
City Manager Feeney announced the item has been continued to a future City Council meeting.
15. SUBJECT: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Update DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services Department
Administrative Services Director Talwar provided an update on the information technology upgrades that were approved by Council in October 2022. The two components included the Enterprise Resource Management system (ERP), Tyler Munis software and overall hardware infrastructure. The ERP system includes three modules; Financial Management, Human Resources Management, and EnerGov/Civic Services.
Information Technology Manager Miller presented an overview of the EnerGov/Civic Services, Tyler's consolidated permitting and licensing system. He summarized various other Information Technology upgrades.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney announced a congressional appropriation of $1.6 million for Citrus Heights Intelligent Transportation System Enhancements which helps modernize cabinets and signalization in the city. He announced the City received $1 million in funding for the Habitat for Humanity project, Citrus Heights Sayonara Drive Housing Project. He shared that the City was awarded $450,000 in Preliminary Engineering for Sunrise Tomorrow Infrastructure. He stated the City partnered with regional agencies to conduct a traffic enforcement operation on March 13. He gave an update on reopening of the Meals on Wheel's program in the All Season's Café at the Crosswoods Community Center, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 11:00 a.m. He announced the Cannabis Dispensary Workshop on April 3 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. He also announced the Strategic Planning Meeting to be held March 28 at the Community Center.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa requested information on the National Drug Takeback Day supported by the Citrus Heights Police Department. She requested the Education Committee have a meeting to discuss the procedures with moving forward with collaboration with the schools and parental involvement.
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Mayor Daniels stated that he has potential perceived conflict of interest with the closed session item and will recuse from participating in the item. He adjourned the regular meeting to closed session at 9:56 p.m
CLOSED SESSION
16. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 211-0020-025-0000 (7137 Auburn Blvd)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Ashley J. Feeney and City Attorney Ryan Jones Negotiating Parties: Colliers
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
The City Council, City Manager and City Attorney participated in the closed session.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action from the closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa adjourned the regular meeting at 10:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Amy Van, City Clerk
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