CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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 Karpinski-Costa.
The Flag Salute was led by Girl Scout Troop 559.
2. Roll Call: Council Members present: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa Council Members absent: None
Staff Members present: Feeney, Jones, 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 Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff, the City Council approved the agenda.
AYES: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS
4. Recognition of Girl Scout Troop 559
Girl Scout Troop 559 Leader Sarah Bloom introduced the troop explained their efforts to earn their government badge by attending the meeting.
5. Presentation by Republic Services - Poster Contest Winners Annah Rulon 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: Andres P., Allison A., Dana H., Anastasiia K., Daniil R., Amelia P., Lea P., Kate N., Harper B., Zavanna B., Valeriia P.., and Juannahlyn F.
PUBLIC COMMENT
David Shelton spoke on Sunrise Mall redevelopment, neighborhood watch, and Problem Oriented Policing (POP) initiatives. He stated we need to have neighborhoods contribute to the planning of the new mall look and we do not need many fast-food kiosks. He said his Parkoaks Neighborhood Area 5 had 18 people attend the January 16 meeting with discussion of the Neighborhood Clean Up program.
Mellisa Hayden expressed concerns about 311 reporting issues related to stray animals.
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Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, January 22, 2025 David Warren spoke on fire hydrant maintenance and infrastructure concerns in the city.
Ethan Conrad provided an update on the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan Amendment request. He stated based on the delays relative to meeting with the neighborhood associations, they have requested a postponement of the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan Amendment. He is hopeful they will be ready to present at the February 26 Council meeting.
Debbie Naiman voiced concerns over the uncertain future of Sunrise Mall and the Macy's closure.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Nelson attended the CHANT neighborhood meeting. She previewed Kaiser's PACE Center in the Arden area. She attended the Sacramento Association of Realtor's installation event.
Council Member Schaefer provided a report from the Regional Transit Board meeting. He attended the Arcade Creek neighborhood meeting. He provided a report from the Sacramento Area Council of Government Board meeting.
Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff provided a report from the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Commission meeting.
She attended the CHASEN neighborhood meeting.
Mayor Karpinski-Costa attended the Sacramento Criminal Justice Cabinet meeting. She was in San Diego last week to accept an award on behalf of the Sacramento Area Sewer District for the Echo Water Project. She provided an update from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District. She attended the Citrus Heights Chamber Luncheon.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of January 8, 2025
7. SUBJECT: Utility Locating and Marking Services Project GS 24-14 Professional Services Contract Award
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / M. Poole
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-006 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with National Utility Locators LLC for Utility Locating and Marking Services SUBJECT: Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funding Claim Authorization STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / M. Poole
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-007 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City to Claim Its Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds for Fiscal Years 23-24 and 24-25 and Any Revised Apportionments for Previous Years
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Schaefer, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 6, 7 and 8.
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Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, January 22, 2025 AYES: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney provided an update on the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Phase 2 project.
He announced the Firefighter's Fill the Boot for Burns Safety Fair on February 8, 2025. He also provided an update on the demolition of a longstanding code enforcement issue on Cherry Glen.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None.
Mayor Karpinski-Costa adjourned to closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(4) (1 case) The City Council, City Manager Feeney and City Attorney Jones participated in closed session Item 9.
10. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
The City Council and City Attorney Jones participated in closed session Item 10.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action from closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Karpinski-Costa adjourned the regular meeting at 8:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
ени Van
Amy Van, City Clerk
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