CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of Wednesday, August 28, 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 6:04 p.m. by Mayor Daniels.
The flag salute was led by Barry Broome.
Roll Call: Council Members present: Lopez-Taff, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels Council Members absent: Middleton
Staff Members present: Feeney, Herman, Huber, Jones, Kempenaar, Poole Van, Turcotte 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 Lopez-Taff, the City Council approved the agenda.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton
PRESENTATIONS
4. Pry amalius ofthe City of cirus Heighis Recognizing Mayor Bret Daniels for His Service lo the Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa read and presented the proclamation to Mayor Daniels.
Public Comment
John Kane expressed gratitude for Mayor Daniels' service and friendship.
Alfred Sanchez thanked Mayor Daniels for having open dialogue.
Alberto Ayala, Executive Director of the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, acknowledged on behalf of the agency Mayor Daniels' participation and engagement during their Board meetings.
Presentation by Council Member Schaefer - Sacramento Area Council of Governments Denver Meeting
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Council Member Schaefer shared details from his June 2024 trip to Denver, Colorado where Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) met with Denver Regional Council of Governments. Council Member Schaefer toured the Belmar Mall and presented a case study for the mall's redevelopment. He shared comparisons of Belmar Mall, pre-redevelopment, with Sunrise Mall which are similar in use, size age, and challenges. He explained the transformation of the Belmar Mall into a mixed-use area of retail, residential, and other amenities has led to economic growth, including increased property values. He compared the income and cost of living demographics of Citrus Heights to Lakewood, Colorado where the project is located. He recommended the City Council visit the Belmar Mall as a model to see what Sunrise Tomorrow could be.
PUBLIC COMMENT
David Shelton spoke on Code Enforcement concerns regarding residential parking, maintenance on cars in driveways, and storage of cars on private property. He questioned what Code Enforcement does when the property owners are nonresponsive.
City Clerk Van read the following written public comment submitted by Sarah Truelove, "What can we do to provide a solution to enforcing driving laws and safety concerns with elementary school parent drop off/pick-up?"
City Clerk Van read the following written public comment submitted by Rick Hodgkins, "I tried opening up the sunrise tomorrow.net website, to check out the most latest updates and that, unfortunately, cannot open the window. The website will not open up for some strange weird reason. I think the website might be down. Furthermore, I did look at it on the Citrus Heights City main website. And that while I am impressed by it, I cannot stress enough, that we must keep the indoor portion of the mall. That's all I'm asking! The indoor portion, so people have a place to go when the weather is not so good, if it's cold, raining and windy outside! And that will we no longer have a JCPenney's or Macy's? I understand Sears went on a business and that therefore they only allow you to shop at their online store. Does this mean we will no longer have a JCPenney or Macy's? is this going to be like the birdcage town center across the street? I just feel that if we had an indoor space that was heated, that would make me feel much more comfortable about the project keeping the inside of the mall and designing all the entertainment, Hotels, restaurants, etc. designing them away where people can enter them from both the inside and outside. I'm glad to see that the plan is tiexible. But I'm still worried that there will no longer be a nice and warm place to go in and hang out. And you can't just go into a place unless you're gonna do business there, a hotel, restaurant and store!"
City Clerk Van read the following written public comment regarding Consent Calendar Item 8 submitted by Rick Hodgkins, "I realize that this is on consent. I will be reluctantly voting for this come November. I say, right print reluctantly (because it has been my experience, not everybody does drugs for the same reason. Some people engage in drug activity, as a way to cope, with being homeless, and being homeless, we know, could be no fault of their own. It could be, because the rent was too high, and that they could no longer afford it, they were in the middle of a battle of a divorce and so they were the party to leave the residence, or that they lost their job and that that job was the only source of income to pay the rent. And so as a result, that they became homeless and how did they cope, they turned to drugs.
Those are the people who I would like to see get help! But for those who are doing drugs for particularly no reason other than to get high, I will be supporting this as I said come November!"
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Mayor Daniels requested Item 10 be presented prior to Comments by Council Members and Regional Board updates.
10. SUBJECT: Economic Development Support Fund Allocation for Annual Agreement with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council
STAFF REPORT: M. Huber
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-088, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Approving an Agreement between the Greater Sacramento Economic Council and the City of Citrus Heights in an Amount Not to Exceed $34,335 for FY 2024-2025 Economic Development and Community Engagement Director Huber introduced the item.
Barry Broome, CEO of Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC), provided an overview of the organization's local economic impact. When the organization launched, the region was the second worst place in the United States for a young person to find a job. Getting universities embedded into the economy and bringing CEOs and public leaders together for one driving mission behind what they are doing has led to economic success. In 2024, the Sacramento Region is now top performing at #4 for job growth in the United States.
City Clerk Van read the following written public comment submitted by Rick Hodgkins, "I rise and support of this, because in addition to drawing in more businesses to the city, I believe that this will hopefully allow us to improve our beautification efforts, as well as our sidewalks and streetscapes." ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-088, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Approving an Agreement between the Greater Sacramento Economic Council and the City of Citrus Heights in an Amount Not to Exceed $34,335 for FY 2024-2025.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Lopez-Taff attended a Sacramento Public Library board meeting. She attended the Citrus Heights Chamber Elected Officials Reception. She attended the Citrus Heights Veterans Community Center Luau fundraiser event.
Council Member Schaefer revisited the Belmar Mall in Denver, Colorado. He attended a Sacramento Area Council of Governments meeting.
Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa attended a Quality of Life Committee meeting. She went to the swearing-in ceremony for Citrus Heights Postmaster Tansu Karademir. She attended a Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District meeting. She attended the Citrus Heights Chamber Elected Officials Reception.
She substituted for Mondays with the Mayor. She attended a Neighborhood Area 10 meeting.
Mayor Daniels announced he is moving to Kentucky.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of August 14, 2024
7. SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment No. 03 to the Wyatt Ranch Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Amendment No. 02 to the Mitchell Farms Subdivision Improvement Agreement STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-084, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 03 for the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the Wyatt Ranch Subdivision b. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-085, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 02 for the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the Mitchell Farms Subdivision Pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Mayor Daniels, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 6 and 7.
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AYES: Lopez-Taff, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
SUBJECT: Resolution Supporting California Proposition 36 "Increase Drug and Theft Penalties and Reduce Homelessness"
STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-086, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Supporting California Proposition 36 Increase Drug and Theft Penalties and Reduce Homelessness"
Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa pulled Item 8 for comment.
ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-086, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Supporting California Proposition 36 "Increase Drug and Theft Penalties and Reduce Homelessness".
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton
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REGULAR CALENDAR
9. SUBJECT: Resolution Approving a Grant Recipient Agreement with Hope Cooperative to Provide Permanent Supportive Housing for Seniors at the Auburn Oaks Project STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / N. Piva
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-087, A Resolution of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Recipient Agreement between the City of Citrus Heights and TLCS, Inc dba Hope Cooperative for the Auburn Oaks Project
Community Development Director Kempenaar recalled this item was presented at the August 14, 2024 City Council meeting and in response to a number of questions raised by the City Council, the item was brought back to take a deeper dive and present new information. He recounted that Hope Cooperative received a $30,000,000 grant to remodel the existing Auburn Oaks Senior Apartments into Permanent Supportive Housing for seniors. Hope Cooperative requested $500,000 in City funding to fill a funding gap. The project is restricted to seniors 55+, affordable to residents on Social Security income, includes 24-hour management and supportive services, and 20 existing Citrus Heights residents will remain after the project is remodeled. The City's contribution would come from Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) funds. The project will also consist of 88 units for at-risk seniors and a full rehabilitation of the building and site. Hope Cooperative will provide case management services and wrap around services, and a professional property management firm will be on site 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Residents will be referred from partner agencies. The project is not a homeless shelter nor conducive to families and will no longer be market rate housing. The project will address strategic objectives of preserving and enhancing public safety as well as enhancing community vibrancy and engagement and is in line with the General Plan goals to ensure availability of housing for lower income households and preserve government-assisted units that are at risk of conversion to market rate.
City Manager Feeney commented the project is a great opportunity for community image and public safety. With the City's contribution, it gives us some local control relative to the unit mix of residents that would be more advantageous to the City.
City Council questions and comments followed.
Community Development Director Kempenaar and City Manager Feeney responded to questions.
Public Comment
City Clerk Van read the following written public comment submitted by Rick Hodgkins, "Happy to see it is back for continued discussion and for a possible vote! If I remember this correctly, based on my own interpretations, even though this is an apartment community for people with mental ilness, that this is for senior citizens 55 and older. another words, nobody younger than 55 can live there. I cannot comment on that weather there are grandchildren living with them or not. All I can say, is that if I remember what was being interpreted by Hope cooperative/TLC S, is that this particular apartment community is catered to, geared towards and designed for seniors 55 and older, that who have a mental illness. I highly doubt that you will find people at that age causing any trouble. I know it was the old 70s tune goes, "bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch." let's just make sure that we keep it that way and only advertise it to that age group, that age population."
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ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-087, A Resolution of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Recipient Agreement between the City of Citrus Heights and TLCS, Inc dba Hope Cooperative for the Auburn Oaks Project.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels
NOES: None
ABSENT: Middleton
10. Item 10 was discussed earlier on the agenda.
11. SUBJECT: Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Citrus Heights Code Chapter 50 - Nuisances, Article Ill. - Camping, Sections 50-500 to 50-508 STAFF REPORT: K. Frey / W. Herman / R. Jones
RECOMMENDATION: Move to introduce the 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 Amending Chapter 50, Article Ill of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code Relating to Camping
Police Lieutenant Herman presented a proposal to amend Municipal Code Chapter 50 related to camping. He highlighted key updates including expanded definitions of camping facilities to include vehicles, and unlawful camping to be enforced on both public and private property. On private property, the camping would be limited to 72 hours with owner's written consent at a maximum of three times per year. He summarized the purpose of the revisions are to align with recent legal updates, enhance public safety and reduce blight. The revisions are expected to reduce the burden on the General Services Department by minimizing debris cleanup from unlawful campers.
City Council questions and comments followed.
Police Lieutenant Herman, Police Chief Turcotte and City Manager Feeney responded to questions.
Public Comment
Alfred Sanchez asked that any decisions made regarding homelessness be clear. He requested passenger vehicles be excluded from the camping definition.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa, the City Council introduced the first reading, read by title oniy and waived the full reading of Ordinance No. 2024- _ An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Chapter 50, Article Ill of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code Relating to Camping, with a modification to Section 50-501 "Definitions" of the ordinance to include an exemption for passenger vehicles that are legally licensed, registered and insured.
AYES: Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels
NOES: Lopez-Taff
ABSENT: Middleton
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS
12. SUBJECT: Neighborhood Cleanup Program Update
DEPARTMENT: General Services
Operations Manager Poole provided an overview of the current residential Neighborhood Clean Up program (NCU) which was established in 2006. The program is a three times per year service with a set schedule provided on a street-by-street basis. Customers receive a doorhanger notice 7 days in advance of the scheduled pick-up date and directs that materials are to be set out no more than 48 hours in advance of the collection date, but residents can set out materials as soon as they get the doorhanger.
Program challenges over the years include blight, construction conflicts, illegal dumping, holidays and gatherings concerns, scavenging, street sweeping conflicts, and weather impacts. Program concerns were discussed with the Quality of Life Committee and they explored options including shifting to an on- call, appointment based program and reducing the allowed time out for collection. The Committee recommended conducting a flash vote for additional community input which showed 90% of respondents use the service and the majority want the program to stay. Respondent recommendations for improvement include enforcing the 48-hour set out requirement and encouraging neighbors to report early piles. Staff recommend modifications to expand on those and include options for a contract manager to approve customized requirements in certain areas such as arterials, HOAs, gated communities, and mobile home communities. With City Council approval, the next steps would be to bring back a resolution updating the program guidelines and amend the Republic Services agreement.
City Council questions and comments followed.
Operations Manager Poole responded to questions.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney announced the Planning Commission approved housing entitlements for 26 new single-family homes on Sayonara Drive as part of a partnership between the City and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento. The Project is set to begin in October 2024 with construction anticipated to be complete in 2027. He highlighted save the dates including Football Game Community Night at Mesa Verde High School on August 30, the 15th Annual Multicultural Business and Career Expo at the Citrus Heights Community Center on September 5, the American Legion Post 637 2024 Battle of the Bands & BBQs, and Sunday Funday on September 22. Josh Hoover will host a community meeting at City Hall on September 9 at 6:00 p.m. He announced City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Schaefer requested a future agenda item to conduct a balistic rating on the dais and examining the cost of doing such. Mayor Daniels supported the request.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Daniels adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. in honor of City Staff.
Respectfully submitted,
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