CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Special and Regular Meetings of Wednesday, July 10, 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 Members present: Feeney, Pucci and Van
PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 211-0051-019-0000 and 211-0051-020-0000
Agency Negotiator: Ashley Feeney, City Manager and Dean Pucci, Assistant City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Stoney Investments, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 243-0031-023-000
Agency Negotiator: Ashley Feeney, City Manager and Dean Pucci, Assistant City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Bayside Covenant Church Citrus Heights Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
The City Council, City Manager and Assistant 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 meeting at 5:45 p.m.
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Daniels.
The Flag Salute was led by Mayor Daniels.
Roll Call: Council Members present: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels Printed on Recycled Paper
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Council Members absent: None
Staff Members present: Blomquist, Cave, Feeney, Lofas, Piva, Poole, Pucci, Shoberg, Van and department directors.
3. The video statement was read by City Clerk Van.
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
Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming July 2024 as "Parks and Recreation Month"
Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa read and presented the proclamation to Sunrise Recreation and Park District
5. Presentation by the Citrus Heights Police Department for National Night Out on August 6, 2024 Chief of Police Executive Assistant Lofas announced the annual community event, National Night Out (NNO), to be held August 6.
IMPACT Sergeant Shoberg stated the event gives the Police Department and City the opportunity to answer community questions in various neighborhoods. He said the easiest way to register for NO is visit citrusheightspd.net and complete the online form.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Linda Maxson spoke on safety of the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail. She said we now see people using the path as an opportunity for crime and graffiti. She believes the Police Department should have a plan for routine patrol of the pathway, for example, officers on bike or foot.
David Shelton asked "what is Citrus Heights' practice on illegal fireworks?" He stated there were illegal fireworks on his street and behind the houses on the street and expressed concerns with the possibility of a fire spreading to his home.
Melissa Hayden spoke on behalf of Karen Beerman, who volunteered at the Police Department over the Fourth of July to assist with loose and lost dogs. Beerman was pleased with the number of Animal Services Officers on duty during the holiday, she thinks more communication between the City and the public would have been beneficial as she felt the public was greatly unaware that Animal Control was on duty until midnight and that they had temporary holding facilities at the police station. Beerman noticed a lack of communication internally between Animal Control dispatchers and the police officers. Beerman
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appreciated the time and energy that it took to undertake the pilot program and the only thing she would change is mass communication internally and with the residents who took in many lost pets over the weekend but just didn't know there was a place to take them. Hayden then spoke on her own behalfand stated their volunteer group assisted with 29 lost and found dogs on the Fourth of July. On July 3 she called into dispatch to report a loose dog and the dispatcher said they did not have Animal Control on duty. She said in the meantime she was able to contact an Animal Control Officer and explained the situation to Police Services Manager Tiffany Campbell. She said everything went great and they had three amazing RTOs..
David Warren said on the Fourth of July as he drove drown Crosswords Parkway there were people throwing M80s onto the land across from the apartments adjacent to the creek in the park land which is dry grass. He said he asked them to stop and they laughed at him. He said we need to establish a reserve police officer corps to be available for such events to expand the number of people out on patrol.
City Clerk Van read the following written public comment submitted by Holli Dae, "Disregard for homeless rights is inhumane. Homeless people are human. They may not look like you, but they are not animals.
They cry and feel sad like everybody else! To take the few things they have is cruel. I hope Citrus Heights can set an example in treating fellow humans with some dignity and respect.!" City Clerk Van read the following written public comment submitted by Serena Ostrowski, I am writing this statement on behalf of our homeless community in Citrus Heights. I am asking for a safe place for them to sieep. It is dangerous to have homeless women hiding in secluded areas because they are afraid of getting tickets they are not able to pay for. It's even unsafe for males. These people are someone's daughter, son, sister, brother, father, mother, aunty, or uncle. Please practice compassion when making decisions affecting these individuals."
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Middleton attended a League of California Cities Sacramento Valley Division Meeting and announced the July 19 meeting in Elk Grove with the topic on Police Recruit and Retention. She announced the October 16 League of California Cities Annual Expo in Long Beach and highlighted topics the African American Caucus will be discussing.
Council Member Lopez-Taff enjoyed a quiet Fourth of July in her neighborhood Council Member Schaefer attended a Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) meeting. He visited Denver, Colorado with SACOG and would like to give a presentation to Council to provide more details. He attended the Stars and Stripes event.
Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa worked a safe-and-sane fireworks booth for Neighborhood Area 10 that raises funds to support food for seniors and other community needs. She attended a Sacramento Area Sewer District meeting. She provided an update on West Nile virus from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control district. She announced she will be sitting in for the next Monday with the Mayor.
Mayor Daniels attended the Stars and Stripes event.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of June 27, 2024
SUBJECT: Sunrise Tomorrow Hotel Parcel Map Development Agreement STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / M. Huber
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-004 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Adopting and Approving the Sunrise Tomorrow Hotel Development Agreement
SUBJECT: Dewey Drive/Van Maren Lane Enhancement Project - Award of Construction Contract
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-068 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with JPB Designs, Inc. for the Dewey Drive/Van Maren Lane Enhancement Project and Finding the Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Under Section 15301 and Exempt from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Under 24 CFR 58.34 (a)(12) and
58.35(a)(2)
9. SUBJECT: California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Funding Acceptance STAFF REPORT: A. Turcotte / M. Wells
RECOMMENDATION: Resolution No. 2024-069 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager, or His Designee, to Accept Funding and Execute All Agreements and Purchasing Associated with the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program
10. SUBJECT: Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Revitalization Project - Phase 2 - Federal Project CL 5475 (038) - Approval of Contract Amendment No. 4 STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-070 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Bennett Engineering Services, Inc. for the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Revitalization Project - Phase 2 ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items as follows:
Items 7, 8, 9 and 10
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Item 6
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Schaefer
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. SUBJECT: Draft Citizen Participation Plan Amendment and 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Update for the Community Development Block Grant Program STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / N. Piva
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following:
a. Conduct a public hearing regarding the Citizen Participation Plan amendment and 2025- 2029 Consolidated Plan update for the Community Development Block Grant Program b. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-071 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving the Amended Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program
Housing and Human Services Program Coordinator Piva introduced the item.
Heidi Aggeler with Root Policy Research gave an overview of the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). She noted there are three plans as part of the Federal grant requirements. The Five-Year Consolidated Plan, required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, helps set the stage for how the City will invest its $600,000 that it gets annually over a five-year period. The Annual Action Plan is a one-year spending plan that will set the allocation priorities for the next year. The CPP talks about how the public and stakeholders will be involved in forming the Consolidated Plan goals and action plan priorities. Elements of community engagement include: an online resident survey, virtual stakeholder interviews, "pop up" activities and events, and public hearings and opportunities for comment. She gave an overview of some updates they have made to the 2024 CPP.
Mayor Daniels opened the public hearing, and hearing no speakers he closed the public hearing.
City Council questions and comments followed.
Heidi Aggeler responded to questions.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-071 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving the Amended Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES:
ABSENT: None
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12. SUBJECT: Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 97-01 (Zones 1, 2, 3 & 4) - Levy of Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Assessments
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following:
a. Convene the public hearing for the district regarding the proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/2025; and
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-072 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to Levy Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Assessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 97-01 (Zones 1, 2, 3 & 4) General Services Director Cave introduced the item as the second step in proceeding with the approval of the levying of assessments for the FY 2024/25 Landscape Maintenance and Assessment District. She presented a map of the zones in the assessed district.
Mayor Daniels opened the public hearing, and hearing no speakers he closed the public hearing.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-072 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to Levy Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Assessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 97-01 (Zones 1, 2, 3 & 4).
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. SUBJECT: Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 98-01, 98-02 and 03-01 - Levy of Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Assessments
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following:
a. Convene the public hearing for the district regarding the proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/2025: and
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-073 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, ›alifornia, to confirm the diagram and assessment and to levy Fiscal Year 2024/202:
assessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-01 (Stock Village Units Nos. 1 and 2)
c. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-074 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to confirm the diagram and assessment and to levy Fiscal Year 2024/2025 assessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-02 (Zone 1: Sorenson Ranch, Zone 2: Autumnwood, Zone 3: Mariposa Creek and Zone 4: Wyatt Ranch) d. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-075 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to confirm the diagram and assessment and to levy Fiscal Year 2024/2025
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assessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 03-01 (Stock Ranch Zones 1: Stock Ranch North, Zone 2: Stock Ranch South and Zone 3: Mitchell Farms) General Services Director Cave introduced the item as the second step in proceeding with the approval of the levying of assessments for the FY 2024/25 Landscape Maintenance and Assessment Districts.
She outlined the zones in the assessed district.
City Council questions and comments followed.
General Services Director Cave responded to questions.
Mayor Daniels opened the public hearing, and hearing no speakers he closed the public hearing.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-073 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to confirm the diagram and assessment and to levy Fiscal Year 2024/2025 assessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-01 (Stock Village Units Nos. 1 and 2).
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 adopted Resolution No. 2024-074 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to confirm the diagram and assessment and to levy Fiscal Year 2024/2025 assessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 98-02 (Zone 1: Sorenson Ranch, Zone 2:
Autumnwood, Zone 3: Mariposa Creek and Zone 4: Wyatt Ranch).
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-075 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to confirm the diagram and assessment and to levy Fiscal Year 2024/2025 assessments for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 03-01 (Stock Ranch Zones 1: Stock Ranch North, Zone 2: Stock Ranch South and Zone 3: Mitchell Farms).
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. SUBJECT: Citrus Heights Lighting Assessment District - Levy of Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Annual Assessments
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following:
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a. Convene a public hearing for the District regarding the proposed annual assessment for Fiscal Year 24/25; and
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-076 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to confirm the diagram and assessment and to levy Fiscal Year 24/25 assessments for the Citrus Heights Lighting Assessment District City Engineer Blomquist introduced the item as the second step in proceeding with the approval of the levying of assessments for the FY 2024/25 Citrus Heights Lighting Assessment District. She explained the district includes all parcels in the city and funds the operation and maintenance of the 4,820 street and safety lights located in the city. She stated no changes are recommended to the assessment rates this year in conjunction with the annual update.
City Council questions and comments followed
City Engineer Blomquist responded to questions.
Mayor Daniels opened the public hearing, and hearing no speakers he closed the public hearing.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-076 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to confirm the diagram and assessment and to levy Fiscal Year 24/25 assessments for the Citrus Heights Lighting Assessment District.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES:
ABSENT: None
15. SUBJECT: Resolution Confirming Report of Delinquent Solid Waste Charges and Ordering Collection of Delinquencies on the Property Tax Roll
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / M. Poole
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following:
a. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Report of Delinquent Solid Waste Charges; and b. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-077 A Resolution of the City Council of Citrus Heights Confirming a Report of Delinquent Solid Waste Charges and Ordering Collection of Delinquencies on the Property Tax Roll
Operations Manager Poole introduced the item with the recommendation to approve a resolution to record delinquent residential solid waste charges on the County tax roll. This is an action the City takes on an annual basis to assist Republic Services in collecting passed due charges associated with the residential garbage and recycling services agreement. She summarized there is approximately $669,088.24 in amounts past due. The City mailed public hearing notices to affected property owners as well as published the hearing notice in the Citrus Heights Messenger in June. She noted in August there will be a final reconciliation with Republic Services to make sure the record of delinquencies is up to date and submitted to the County to be placed on the tax roll.
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Mayor Daniels opened the public hearing, and hearing no speakers he closed the public hearing.
City Council questions and comments followed.
Operations Manager Poole responded to questions.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Middleton, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-077 A Resolution of the City Council of Citrus Heights Confirming a Report of Delinquent Solid Waste Charges and Ordering Collection of Delinquencies on the Property Tax Roll.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
16. SUBJECT: Update on Partnership with Neighborhood Areas to Identify Locations for Placemaking Assets Promoting Historic Lincoln Highway or Similar Areas of Interest DEPARTMENT: GSD
General Services Director Cave stated she has been working with a local resident and the Lincoln Highway Association California Chapter to help identify locations in the city and create specifications for historic signs along Auburn Boulevard.
City Council comments followed.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney announced today's release of the quarterly City Manager Message. He recapped prior messages on key initiatives including March 2024: Infrastructure and December 2023: Community Image. This quarter's message highlights the City's homelessness prevention response reflecting the recent Grants Pass ruling impact, enforcement and policy initiatives, collaboration on services and resources, and how the community can help. He announced the July 11 City Scoop is cancelled due to extreme heat advisory. The next City Scoop is August 8 at Lichen K-8 at 6:30 pm. He gave a reminder that the Citrus Heights Cooling Center is open at the Police Department lobby from 12-8 p.m. on days 100 degrees or hotter. Pets are not permitted. He also announced SacRT is offering free rides to cooling centers throughout the region. He highlighted the Stars and Stripes event on June 29. He announced the July 24 City Council meeting will not be held due to summer recess and the next meeting will be held August 14.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Schaefer requested to give a formal presentation to the Council at a future meeting, regarding his Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) trip in Denver. Mayor Daniels supported the request.
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Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa requested a future agenda item to consider an ordinance reflecting a no- tolerance stance on illegal fireworks. Council Member Lopez-Taff supported the request.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Daniels adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
ene Van
Amy Van, City Clerk
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