AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025
CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA
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Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours at City Hall, located at 6360 Fountain Square Drive. Audio / Visual presentation material must be provided to the City Clerk's Office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Email subscriptions of the agenda are available online by signing up with the City's Notify Me service.
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CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
1. Flag Salute
2. Roll Call: Council Members: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez - Taff, Karpinski - Costa
3. Video Statement
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
4. Presentation Recognizing Gertrude Irene Thomas On The Occasion Of Their 108th Birthday
5. Presentation Of The Citrus Heights Police Department ’s Distinguished Service Medal
6. Presentation By Sacramento Area Council Of Governments – 2025 Blueprint Project
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public are entitled to address the City Council concerning any item within the City Council ’s subject matter jurisdiction. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or acting on any item raised during “ Public Comment ” not appearing on the posted agenda.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that all consent items be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a Council Member.
7. Update To Traffic Engineering On - Call Services
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025 - ___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amended Agreements with Fehr & Peers, and Kimley - Horn & Associates, Inc., to Provide On - Call Traffic Engineering Services
8. 2024 Madison Avenue Retaining Wall Repairs Project Final Acceptance And Notice Of Completion STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist / D. Kehrer
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025 - ___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Accepting the 2024 Madison Avenue Retaining Wall Repairs Project as Complete and Authorizing the City Engineer to record a Notice of Completion and Release the Contract Retention
9. Appointment To Sacramento Groundwater Authority
STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: City Council confirm the appointment of members of the Citrus Heights Water District Board to serve on the Sacramento Groundwater Authority Board
10. Award Of Community Projects Grant To Host Citrus Heights Yoga Fest STAFF REPORT: M. Huber
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025 - ___ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Awarding a Community Projects Grant to Host Citrus Heights Yoga Fest
REGULAR CALENDAR
11. Youth In Government Programing
STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: Receive a staff presentation on youth in government programing and provided feedback and direction on youth in government programing
12. Recycling Centers – Discussion Item
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / A. Turcotte / A. Bermudez
RECOMMENDATION: Staff seeks City Council direction, and based on feedback staff will bring back Zoning Ordinance amendments for future consideration and adoption.
13. Traffic Signal Control Cabinet Art Program
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Staff seeks input from City Council before the program can be finalized and ready for implementation.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
14. Flashvote Results – Code Enforcement Beautification Efforts DEPARTMENT: Economic Development & Community Engagement and City Manager ’s Office
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
15. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Annual)
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa , Mayor
MariJane Lopez-Taff, Vice Mayor
Porsche Middleton, Council Member
Kelsey Nelson, Council Member
Tim Schaefer, Council Member
CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting of Wednesday, February 26, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers, 6360 Fountain Square Dr., Citrus Heights, CA Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
The City of Citrus Heights welcomes your interest and involvement in the City’s legislative process. The Council may take up any agenda item at any time, regardless of the order listed. If you wish to address the Council during the meeting, please fill out a Speaker Identification Sheet and give it to the City Clerk. When you are called upon to speak, step forward to the podium and state your name for the record. Normally, speakers are limited to five minutes each with 30 minutes being allowed for all comments. Any public comments beyond the initial 30 minutes may be heard at the conclusion of the agenda. The Mayor has the discretion to lengthen or shorten the allotted times. Alternatively, you may submit your comment by 4:00 p.m. on the meeting day by completion of an online Speaker Card at https://www.citrusheights.net/FormCenter/City-Council-Meetings-Speaker-Card-30. Written public comments shall be limited to 250 words or less. Each comment will be read aloud by the City Clerk.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:00 PM
CAL
L REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
1 . Flag Salute
2. R
oll Call: Council Members: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa
3. V
ideo Statement
AP
PROVAL OF AGENDA
PR
ESENTATIONS
4 . Presentation Recognizing Gertrude Irene Thomas on the Occasion of their 108th Birthday
5. P
resentation of the Citrus Heights Police Department’s Distinguished Service Medal 6 . Presentation by Sacramento Area Council of Governments – 2025 Blueprint Project
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public are entitled to address the City Council concerning any item within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or acting on any item raised during “Public Comment” not appearing on the posted agenda.
CO
MMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
CO
NSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that all consent items be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a Council Member.
7. SUBJECT: U pdate to Traffic Engineering On -Call Services STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025- ___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amended Agreements with Fehr & Peers, and Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., to Provide On-Call Traffic Engineering Services
8. SUBJECT: 2024 M adison Avenue Retaining Wall Repairs Project Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion
STAFF REPORT: R. Ca
ve / L. Blomquist / D. Kehrer
RE COMMENDATION : Adopt Resolution No. 2025- ___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Accepting the 2024 Madison Avenue Retaining Wall Repairs Project as Complete and Authorizing the City Engineer to record a Notice of Completion and Release the Contract Retention
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9. SUBJECT: Appointment to Sacramento Groundwater Authority STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: City Council confirm the appointment of members of the Citrus Heights Water District Board to serve on the Sacramento Groundwater Authority Board
10. SUBJECT: Award of Community Projects Grant to host Citrus Heights Yoga Fest STAFF REPORT: M . Huber
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Awarding a Community Projects Grant to Host Citrus Heights Yoga Fest
REGULAR CALENDAR
11. SUBJECT: Youth in Government Programing
STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: Receive a staff presentation on youth in government programing and provided feedback and direction on youth in government programing
12. S
UBJECT : Recycling Centers – Discussion Item
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / A. Turcotte / A. Bermudez
RECOMMENDATION: Staff seeks City Council direction, and based on feedback staff will bring back Zoning Ordinance amendments for future consideration and adoption.
13. S
UBJECT : Traffic Signal Control Cabinet Art Program
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Staff seeks input from City Council before the program can be finalized and ready for implementation.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
14. S UBJECT : Flashvote Results – Code Enforcement Beautification Efforts DEPARTMENT: Economic Development & Community Engagement and City Manager’s Office
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL M EMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
15. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Annual)
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 26, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Regina Cave, General Services Director
Leslie Blomquist, City Engineer
SU
BJECT: Update to Traffic Engineering On-Call Services
Summary and Recommendation
Currently, the General Services Department (GSD) utilizes on-call traffic engineering contracts to provide support on an as-needed basis. This includes supplemental staff services, traffic impact analysis of private development proposals, and other general traffic engineering tasks.
In April 2023, the City Council adopted a resolution awarding professional service contracts to three firms with maximum not-to-exceed amounts of $150,000 per year, for three years, with the option of two one-year extensions (five years total) per contract.
Due to the increased amount of private development review over the past several years, as well as the need for on-going traffic engineering staff augmentation, an increase in the annual maximum not-to-exceed amount is recommended for two of the three contracts.
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-___, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amended Agreements with Fehr & Peers, and Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., to Provide On- Call Traffic Engineering Services.
City Council Strategic Goal/Objective
Th
is staff report aligns with the Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Goal to “Maintain Public Infrastructure and Enhance All Modes of Transportation.” Fiscal Impact
No general fund dollars will be used to pay for the recommended contract amendments . Tasks associated with private development projects will be funded by the associated developer. City- initiated tasks will be funded with existing salary savings due to staff vacancies within the engineering division or funded from already approved budgets and funding sources.
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Subject: Update to Traffic Engineering On-Call Services Date: February 26, 2025
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Each of the contracts’ value per year is updated to reflect an annual not to exceed contract amount increase from $150,000 to $250,000. This allows the City to assign task orders to contracts based on City needs for staff augmentation support and private development traffic engineering reviews.
Background and Analysis
Currently, the General Services Department (GSD) utilizes on-call traffic engineering contracts to provide support on an as-needed basis. This includes supplemental staff services, traffic impact analysis of private development proposals, and other general traffic engineering tasks. In April 2023, the City Council adopted a resolution awarding professional service contracts to three firms with maximum not-to-exceed amounts of $150,000 per year, for three years, with the option of two one-year extensions (five years total) per contract.
Due to the increased amount of private development review over the past several years, as well as the need for on-going traffic engineering staff augmentation, it is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to amend agreements with two of the previously approved firms to increase the amount of the contracts based on staffing augmentation and private development needs.
The proposed resolution to amend the contracts will allow this flexibility to continue and ensure the City is able to deliver City priority and private development projects.
Attachments
1. Resol
ution No. 2025-___, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amended Agreements with Fehr & Peers, and Kimely-Horn & Associates, Inc. to Provide On-Call Traffic Engineering Services.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESO
LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITRUS
HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AMENDED AGREEMENTS WITH FEHR & PEERS, AND KIMLEY- HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City has a wide range of traffic engineering duties, needs and projects, many requiring specialized knowledge and quick response times; WHER
EAS, in April 2023, the City circulated a request for qualifications for selection of the most qualified consultants;
WHEREAS, standard City procurement procedures were followed for selection of the most qualified consultants;
WHER
EAS, the City Council originally approved a contract value per year not exceed $150,000;
WHER
EAS, the City recognizes that the contract values may need to exceed the original maximum to provide traffic engineering services and support to meet the community’s priorities and private development proposal requirements;
WHER
EAS, the City Council desires to increase the original combined contract maximum per year to $250,000;
WHER
EAS, the cost for these services will be passed through to developers or utilize existing approved budgets and funding sources;
WHER
EAS, the cost increase is needed to ensure project delivery continues uninterrupted; and
WHER
EAS, the City desires to amend professional services agreements with Fehr & Peers, and Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc in order to ensure project delivery and private development proposal reviews continue without interruption.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute necessary amendments and extensions for on-call traffic engineering services with Fehr & Peers, and Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.
The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASS
ED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, this 26th day of February, 2025 by the following vote, to wit:
ITEM 7
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AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ATTEST:
Dr. Jayn a Karpinski-Costa, Mayor
_________________________________
Amy Van, City Clerk
ITEM 7
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CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEMORANDUM
DA
TE: February 26, 2025
TO: M
ayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Regina Cave, General Services Director
Leslie Blomquist, City Engineer
Daniel Kehrer, Principal Civil Engineer
SU
BJECT: 2024 Madison Avenue Retaining Wall Repairs Project Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion
Summary and Recommendation
In Decem
ber 2023, a vehicular crash resulting in damage to forty-two linear feet of an existing City-owned retaining/soundwall on Madison Avenue, near the signalized intersection of Mariposa Avenue and Madison Avenue. On June 13, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. (Vanguard) for the 2024 Madison Avenue Retaining Wall Repairs Project (Project). The Contractor has completed all work and the Project has been field accepted by staff.
St
aff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. 2025-___, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, accepting the 2024 Madison Avenue Retaining Wall Repairs as complete and authorizing the City Engineer to record a Notice of Completion and release the contract retention.
Cit
y Council Strategic Goal/Objective
Th
is item aligns with the Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Plan Objective to “Maintain Public Infrastructure and Enhance All Modes of Transportation.” Fi
scal Impact
Th
ere is no fiscal impact associated with this action. The total construction cost of $166,405.00, summarized in the table below, is within the Council approved construction budget of $183,859.00. The costs to fund these necessary repairs are funded out of Measure A Maintenance funds (Fund 210) as staff proceeds with efforts to seek restitution for damages.
While a claim has been opened, and staff is seeking all means of reimbursement, the at-fault ITEM 8
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Subject: 2024 Madison Avenue Retaining Wall Repairs Project - Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion Date: February 26, 2025
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party of the crash was uninsured and it is unlikely that the City will receive any significant amount of reimbursement.
Tabl
e 1 – Summary of Final Construction Costs
Project Component Actual Costs ($)
Original Contract Amount 159,878.00
Net Contract Change Orders (1) 6,527.00
Final Construction Amount $166,405.00
Bac
kground and Analysis
In Decem
ber 2023, a vehicular crash resulted in damage to forty-two linear feet of an existing City-owned retaining/soundwall on Madison Avenue, near the signalized intersection of Mariposa Avenue and Madison Avenue. Staff immediately responded to the crash, cleared the debris and stabilized the wall to prevent further damage.
On June
13, 2024, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Vanguard for the Project. The work included repairing the forty-two linear feet of retaining wall that was damaged by the vehicular crash.
With
all field work complete and accepted by staff, the Project is ready for Final Acceptance.
Attac
hments
1) Res
olution No. 2025-___, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, accepting the 2024 Madison Avenue Retaining Wall Repairs Project as complete and authorizing the City Engineer to record a Notice of Completion and release the contract retention.
ITEM 8
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___
A RESO
LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE 2024 MADISON AVENUE RETAINING WALL
REPAIRS PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND RELEASE THE CONTRACT
RETENTION
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2024, the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, authorized the award of a construction contract to FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. to perform the 2024 Madison Avenue Retaining Wall Repairs Project; WHER
EAS, the Project was funded with Measure A Maintenance funds (Fund 210) as the city continues to seek restitution for damages;
WHER
EAS, FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. has successfully completed the work for the Project.
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, that the 2024 Madison Avenue Retaining Wall Repairs Project is hereby accepted as complete.
BE IT F
URTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the City Engineer is authorized to record a Notice of Completion for the 2024 Madison Avenue Retaining Wall Repairs Project with the Sacramento County Recorder and to release the contract retention after the 35 -day lien period.
The C
ity Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, this 26th day of February, 2025 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: C
ouncil Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy Van, City Clerk
ITEM 8
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CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEMORANDUM
DA
TE: February 26, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Amy Van, City Clerk
SU
BJECT: Appointment to Sacramento Groundwater Authority
Summary and Recommendation
St
aff recommends the City Council confirm the appointment of members of the Citrus Heights Water District Board to serve on the Sacramento Groundwater Authority Board.
Organization Representative Alternate
Sacramento Groundwater Authority Caryl F. Sheehan Raymond A. Riehle Fi
scal Impact
Th
ere is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Ba
ckground and Analysis
Th
e Joint Powers Agreement creating the Sacramento Groundwater Authority (SGA) provides a process for appointments to its governing board by the local cities and the County of Sacramento. The City of Citrus Heights is designated as the appointing body for elected representatives from the Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) to serve on the SGA.
On D
ecember 16, 2024, the CHWD Board of Directors discussed the appointments and are requesting the City Council confirm the appointments as indicated above. The appointments are for a term of one year.
Car
yl Sheehan has served on the CHWD Board of Directors and SGA Board since 2014.
Raymond Riehle has served on the CHWD Board of Directors since 2015.
Atta
chments
1. Citr
us Heights Water District Minutes from December 16, 2024 ITEM 9
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CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEMORANDUM
DA
TE: February 26, 2025
TO: M
ayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Meghan Huber, Economic Development & Community Engagement Director
SU
BJECT: Award of Community Projects Grant to host Citrus Heights Yoga Fest
Summary and Recommendation
The
Community Projects Grant provides financial assistance to local organizations, nonprofits, and individuals with innovative ideas for projects that engage residents and promote community involvement, pride, and connection. Staff recommends that the City Council approve a $7,500 Community Projects grant from the Economic Development & Community Engagement (EDCE) Community Support budget to support the Citrus Heights Yoga Fest, as recommended by the City Council Quality of Life Committee.
Mot
ion: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Awarding a Community Projects Grant to Host Citrus Heights Yoga Fest.
Cit
y Council Strategic Goal/Objective
Th
is staff report aligns with the following Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Plan Objectives:
Go
al: Enhance Community Vibrancy and Engagement
Fi
scal Impact
Pr
evious Community Project Grants were funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, which have now been fully allocated. Staff recommends using the Economic Development Community Support budget, an annually allocated funding source that supports all EDCE programs, including Economic Development Grants and Neighborhood Improvement Partnership Grants. Currently, $74,808 remains available for EDCE-administered grants through the end of Fiscal Year 2024/2025, with no other pending requests at this time.
ITEM 10
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Subject: Award of Community Projects Grant to host Citrus Heights Yoga Fest Date: February 26th, 2025
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Bac
kground and Analysis
The A
rt of Living Foundation submitted a Community Projects Grant application to host Citrus Heights Yoga Fest, a free, one-day community event promoting health, wellness, and community connection. The event is tentatively scheduled for May 10, 2025, at Van Maren Park and is expected to draw over 1,000 participants from Citrus Heights and neighboring communities.
The
festival will feature yoga sessions for all skill levels, mindfulness workshops and stress reduction activities, wellness vendors and local businesses showcasing products and services, family-friendly activities to engage all age groups, and community resource booths providing information on health and wellness The event aims to remove barriers for underserved populations by ensuring free and accessible participation, aligning with the City's commitment to inclusivity and community engagement.
The a
pplication was evaluated using the Grant and Incentive Programs Scoring Rubric and received a high score for its well-defined objectives, feasibility, and strong community engagement potential. The event aligns with the City's strategic goals to enhance community vibrancy and provide opportunities for residents to connect with each other and wellness resources. Additionally, Yoga Fest will allow local businesses and wellness practitioners to engage with the community, further supporting the City’s economic development strategic plan implementation to increase small business access and presence in community events. Finally, the applicant project team has a successful track record stewarding grants to host community programming having previously received a Community Projects Grant to produce wellness programming for the Citrus Heights veteran community.
The C
ity Council Quality of Life Committee has reviewed the application and recommends awarding $7,500 from the EDCE Community Support budget.
Attac
hments
1. Res
olution approving a Community Projects Grant request for Yoga Fest
2. Yoga Fest Grant Submission
3. Detailed Budget
ITEM 10
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-___
A RESO
LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS,
CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A COMMUNITY PROJECTS GRANT TO HOST CITRUS
HEIGHTS YOGA FEST
WHEREAS, The Community Projects Grant provides financial assistance to local organizations, nonprofits, and individuals with innovative ideas for projects that engage residents and promote community involvement, pride, and connection;
WHER
EAS, The Art of Living Foundation submitted a Community Projects Grant application to host Citrus Heights Yoga Fest, a free, one-day community event promoting health, wellness, and community connection;
WHER
EAS, The City Council Quality of Life Committee has reviewed the application and recommends award;
NOW TH
EREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED approve a $7,500 Community Projects grant from the Economic Development & Community Engagement Community Support budget to support the Citrus Heights Yoga Fest
The C
ity Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, this 26th day of February 2025 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
________________________________
Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Amy Van, City Clerk
ITEM 10
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Art of Living Foundation - Request for Community Grant for Yoga Fest Project Name: Yoga Fest: The Art of Living Foundation is seeking funding to host the inaugural Citrus Heights Yoga Fest, a free community event designed to promote health, wellness, and community connection. This one-day festival will feature meditation, yoga classes for all skill levels, mindfulness workshops, wellness vendors, and family-friendly activities. The event will be held at Van Maren Park and is expected to attract over 1000 participants from Citrus Heights and surrounding communities.
The goal of the Yoga Fest is to provide accessible wellness programming, foster community engagement, and support local businesses and instructors. By offering free yoga sessions and wellness resources, the event will help reduce barriers to health and wellness education for underserved populations.
Statement of Need:
Citrus Heights is a diverse community with a growing interest in health and wellness. However, many residents face barriers to accessing wellness programs due to cost, lack of transportation, or limited awareness of available resources. According to recent community surveys, over 60% of residents expressed a desire for more free or low-cost wellness activities.
The Yoga Fest will address this need by providing a free, inclusive event that encourages physical activity, mental well-being, and community bonding. The event will also highlight local yoga instructors, wellness practitioners, and small businesses, creating opportunities for economic growth and collaboration.
2. Project Description and Program Goals:
1. Promote Health and Wellness: Offer free yoga classes and workshops to encourage physical activity and mental well-being.
2. Foster Community Connection: Create a welcoming space for residents to connect with each other and local wellness professionals.
3. Increase Accessibility: Ensure the event is free and open to all, with accommodations for individuals with disabilities and limited mobility.
Yoga Fest aims to highlight the benefits of practicing yoga, breathwork, meditation and to motivate people to lead healthier lifestyles. This ancient practice has been scientifically shown to provide numerous physical and mental health benefits. Through these objectives, Yoga Fest aims to create a healthier, more inclusive, and environmentally conscious global community.
Expected Community Involvement:
Yoga Fest is expected to attract a diverse audience, encompassing individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. The event in the City of Citrus Heights aims to engage those interested in learning ways to lead a healthy and happy life style .
The primary audiences for Yoga Fest include community members, health enthusiasts, newcomers to yoga. The event features multiple sessions covering various types of yoga, breathing techniques, meditation, yoga knowledge, and healthy food. Additionally, there will be yoga stalls, food stalls, handicraft stalls, game stalls, and henna stalls, creating a festive atmosphere for attendees.
We anticipate that 1000 participants will attend and benefit from the program.
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Project Team:
Art of Living Foundation, a registered non-profit organization in California, organizes the event. The local yoga and meditation teachers including Jacqueline Lehr, Vicki Rounds, Bhaskar Vempati, Deepak Gilra, Amit Verma, Raajesh Ganeshan, Deepa Seetharamaiah, Nitisha Gilra, Kachana Tatipgari, and a team of volunteers will coordinate the project.
Project/Program Action Plan:
The program will be scheduled at the Upon grant approval, the Art of Living Foundation will create a promotional flyer and invite the community to join the event. The event has been scheduled for Sunday, May 10th, 2025, to enable a greater number of people from the community to take part in it.
The event begins on Sunday at 3PM and concludes at 9PM. The completed report will be submitted to the City by May 31st. Below is the timeline.
March 1 – March 10th: Flyer and registration link creation March 11th – April 23rd: Event Promotions, participant registrations, event Organization Planning and Preparation
May 10th Noon to 3.00 PM Event Setup
May 10th 3.00PM to 9.00 PM Event Organization
May 31st: Report Submission to City Grant Team
Project/Program Maintenance:
This project is expected to be a multi-year project. The Art of Living Foundation aims to raise funds from non- profit organizations, community, Governmental agencies, and sponsors to organize the future years’ events.
Community Impact:
The Citrus Heights Yoga Fest will have a lasting impact on the community by:
• Encouraging healthy lifestyles and stress reduction techniques. • Building a sense of community and belonging among residents. • Providing a free, accessible event for individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
Budget: Project Cost from City Community Grant: Rs $7,500 Budget Overview:
Description Funds Source Expense Amount
Stage Setup, Tents, Chairs Community Grant One-Time 1500 Sound System Community Grant One-Time 1000
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Website-RSVP Link, SEO Community Grant One-Time 500
Yard-Signs, Banners Community Grant One-Time 1500
Event Promotion (Social
media, flyer Prints, etc)
Community Grant One-Time 1500
Games, Henna Stalls Community Grant One-Time 500
T-Shirts for volunteers and
1st 100 participants
Community Grant One-Time 1000
Total 7500
Sustainability and Future Plans:
Art of Living Foundation plans to make the Yoga Fest an annual event, with the goal of expanding its reach and impact each year . Funds raised through vendor fees and sponsorships will help sustain the event in future years. Additionally, the event will serve as a model for other wellness initiatives in the community.
Conclusion:
The Citrus Heights Yoga Fest is an opportunity to bring our community together in celebration of health, wellness, and connection. With your support, we can create a transformative event that benefits residents of all ages and backgrounds. We respectfully request funding to help make this vision a reality.
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Budget: Project Cost from City Community Grant: Rs $7,500 Budget Overview:
Description Funds Source Expense Amount
Stage Setup, Tents, Chairs Community Grant One-Time 1500 Sound System Community Grant One-Time 1000
Website-RSVP Link, SEO Community Grant One-Time 500
Yard-Signs, Banners Community Grant One-Time 1500
Event Promotion (Social
media, flyer Prints, etc)
Community Grant One-Time 1500
Games, Henna Stalls Community Grant One-Time 500
T-Shirts for volunteers and
1st 100 participants
Community Grant One-Time 1000
Total 7500
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CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEMORANDUM
DA
TE: February 26, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Amy Van, City Clerk
SU
BJECT: Youth in Government Programing
Summary and Recommendation
At
the March 28, 2024, Strategic Planning Retreat, City Council set strategic objectives related to exploring opportunities to develop programing to engage Citrus Heights youth in local government in partnership with the San Juan Unified School District. Staff recommends the City Council receive a presentation from staff on youth in government programing and provide feedback and direction.
Cit
y Council Strategic Goal/Objective
Th
is staff report aligns with the following Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Plan Objectives:
Go
al: Enhance Community Vibrancy and Engagement
Objectives:
• In partnership with San Juan Unified School District, consider establishing a Youth in Government program to engage Citrus Heights youth.
• As follow up to Education Committee recommendation, partner with San Juan Unified School District to explore opportunities or incentive programs that support student and parent investment into Citrus Heights schools.
Fi
scal Impact
Th
ere is no fiscal impact associated with this item. If the City Council desires to implement some or all of the programs, there may be costs associated with future recommended actions.
Ba
ckground and Analysis
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investment. There is no question that the successful future of the City of Citrus Heights lies, in part, in the hands of well-developed, socially and civically engaged young people. There is a desire in Citrus Heights to focus on supporting family involvement in schools and fostering positive community engagement, and to build-up youth through education, experience, and mentorship. Encouraging young people to participate in governance not only strengthens democratic institutions but also ensures the sustainability of public service initiatives.
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ver the last several months, City staff have actively engaged in discussions with San Juan Unified School District staff and Citrus Heights principals to collaborate on advancing this strategic objective. This has included discussions with the District’s Director of Elementary schools, who was instrumental in the formation of a Citrus Heights Collaborative working group of Citrus Heights Principals that meet regularly to discuss items specific to Citrus Heights schools. This Collaborative has played a significant role in furthering the City’s strategic objectives.
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his report outlines the City recent collaborations and provides recommendations for effective implementation.
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ecent Collaborations
High School Student Council Reports – On October 9, 2024, two students from San Juan High School gave a report to Council on events and noteworthy items that are happening at the school.
Mesa Verde High school students will be giving their report at the March 12, 2025 City Council meeting.
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uby Bridges Walk to School Day at Lichen K-8 – On November 14, 2024, City staff joined the families of Lichen K-8 by walking to school to support an annual day of dialogue to commemorate Ruby’s historic steps. Students continue the conversation and take part in their own forms of activism to bring an end to racism and all forms of bullying.
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itrus Heights Tree Lighting including the Lichen K-8 Choir – At the December 4, 2024, annual Tree Lighting event guests were treated to musical numbers performed by the Lichen k-8 Choir. This brought many residents from Neighborhood Area 1 to participate.
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ity Hall Tours – In addition to the collaborations with the District, the City recently hosted tours of City Hall for other local schools and youth organizations within the City. The youth were able to see a behind-the-scenes aspect of City Hall and meeting with City Council and staff.
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outh in Government Programing Brainstorming Ideas
In partnership with the District, staff have been able to brainstorm some preliminary opportunities for youth in government programing which are outlined below.
1. Students in Government Day
(Staff Recommendation)
High school students would have ability to meet and
interact with staff and councilmembers for a day.
Develop discussion topics around a common concern
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or project within the City – a challenge project for
students. Students could attend a City Council meeting.
2. Internship / Future Public
Service Program
Provides work experience for youth ages 16-20.
Includes an application process and potential for a
scholarship program. Program could be structured
during the summer months to avoid conflict with
school schedules.
3. Youth Commission An advisory body to the City Council addressing issues of the city’s youth. Application and appointment
process, regular meeting schedule, and periodic reports to the City Council.
4. Middle School Debate Event This option would engage younger youth in the 6th to 8th grade levels. Students would research a topic related to Citrus Heights and then present their arguments,
either for or against, to the City Council and/or City
staff.
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ecommendation
Staff’s recommendation is to continue current discussions with the two high schools to formulate a Students in Government Day. This option is a great first step towards the City Council strategic objective and can lead to potential future programing as suggested in the table below. Planning is in the preliminary stages and the details are yet to be finalized. Furthermore, staff will continue our relationship with the District’s Citrus Heights Collaborative to seek future collaborations between the City and the District.
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CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 26, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FRO
M: Casey Kempenaar, Community Development Director
Alex Turcotte, Chief of Police
Alison Bermudez, Senior Planner
SUBJ
ECT: Recycling Centers – Discussion Item
Summa
ry and Recommendation
This
discussion follows the originally scheduled hearing on September 25, 2024 , when proposed amendments to the Zoning Code related to recycling centers were set to be addressed. That agenda item was postponed, and tonight’s discussion serves as a continuation of the previous meeting.
Staf
f will lead a discussion on the City's current regulatory framework for small recycling centers, including CRV redemption centers. Based on the City Council's direction, staff will bring back Zoning Ordinance amendments for future consideration and adoption.
City
Council Strategic Goal/Objective
This
staff report supports strategies which align with the following Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Objectives:
Goa
l: Enhance Community Vibrancy and Engagement
Obje
ctive: In response to ongoing blight and illicit behavior associated with recycling centers, assess regulatory options to address negative impacts. Present options to City Council.
Fisc
al Impact
The
re is no direct fiscal impact associated with this action. If at some point in the future, the City disallows any new facilities, the City may become ineligible for existing or future Cal- Recycle Grant funds. The City historically applies for Cal -Recycle funds for a variety of programs, typically these grants can range between $20,000 and $40,000 annually.
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Background
Strategic Goal and Objective
To address issues related to blight, the City Council has adopted several Strategic Goals, including significant efforts by the City’s Beautification Crew , which focuses on cleaning sidewalks and other public spaces. Additional measures include the adoption of a Shopping Cart Ordinance, establishing regulations to address abandoned shopping carts throughout the City.
While these efforts have been effective in reducing blight, challenges persist around small recycling centers. Despite operators' efforts to maintain their spaces, observations show that areas surrounding these centers often experience littering, abandoned shopping carts, increased ser vice calls, and other blight-related activities.
The information provided is intended to support a discussion on whether more restrictive regulations should be implemented for recycling centers to further combat blight.
CA’s Beverage Container and Litter Reduction Act
In 1986, California introduced the Beverage Container and Litter Reduction Act (the Act), creating a system where consumers pay a deposit, known as the California Redemption Value (CRV), on specific beverage containers. This deposit is added at checkout an d refunded when consumers recycle eligible containers —such as those for soft drinks, beer, wine, spirits, sports drinks, and fruit drinks —at certified recycling centers. The City’s Zoning Code refers to these certified recycling centers as "small collection facilities."
The Act also established "convenience zones," defined as areas within a half -mile radius of a beverage retailer with gross annual sales of $2 million or more, and which sells a line of dry grocery, canned goods, or nonfood items and some perishable items. In Citrus Heights, approximately 12 retailers meet this qualification. The goal of these zones is to ensure that a recycling center is available within each convenience zone.
Starting January 1, 2025, beverage retailers in unserved convenience zones —defined as areas without a certified recycling center within a one -mile radius —are required to either redeem California Redemption Value (CRV) containers in -store. Previously, retailers could opt out by paying a daily fee, but this option will no longer be allowed under the new regulations.
As a result, small recycling centers can play an important role for both consumers and retailers attempting to comply with the Act's requirements.
Analysis & Observation
As part of its analysis to support the City Council's strategic objective, staff conducted observations to evaluate the challenges occurring at and around the City's recycling centers. To gather comprehensive data, 24-hour video surveillance was installed at all four existing recycling sites for one week in July 2024. This allowed staff to assess operations, customer activity, transportation methods, and overall cleanliness. Key findings included:
• Higher-than-expected activity: Centers averaged 10-15 customers per hour.
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• Shopping cart usage: While centers comply with the prohibition on recycling goods being taken directly from shopping carts, carts were frequently used to transport items near the facilities and often abandoned nearby.
• Loitering: Adjacent areas frequently showed signs of loitering activity. • Family participation: Many customers were families.
• Cleanliness and aesthetics: Although sites were kept clean, the nature of the operations made them visually unappealing.
• Traffic safety concerns: Smaller sites experienced parking issues that posed potential traffic hazards.
• Early arrivals: Customers often waited outside the centers before opening hours. • Non-vehicle transportation: Some centers had a higher proportion of customers arriving on foot, with shopping carts, bicycles, or other non-vehicle modes of transport.
Additionally, staff reviewed the number of recycling centers in Citrus Heights and in the surrounding communities ( Attachment 1). Based upon that research, Citrus Heights has more existing recycling centers per capita than nearly every other City in the region. The City of Sacramento and County of Sacramento are the only agencies with more centers per capita (Attachment 2). Neither Folsom nor Rocklin has any existing recycling centers.
August 13
th Planning Commission Meeting
These observations informed a proposed Zoning Code Amendment which would have allowed four existing recycling centers to continue operating while prohibiting the establishment of any new centers. This proposal was presented to the Planning Commission at its August 13, 2024, meeting.
During the meeting, center operators shared insights on their operations, advancements in recycling technology, and available grants to support recycling centers. They expressed concerns that restricting expansion and prohibiting new centers would hinder their ability to improve services and address community concerns effectively.
The Commission considered staff’s comments , and comments received from the public.
Ultimately, the removal of recycling centers as an allowed use from the Zoning Code was not supported by a split vote (4- 3 vote). The Commission’s main concern was that if the existing centers become non-conforming, they would not have the ability to improve or modify operations should new technologies or business models become available.
September 25, 2024 City Council Meeting
Responding to concerns raised at the Planning Commission , staff prepared an updated Zoning Code Amendment which would still limit the number or recycling centers in the City but also allow modifications within the four existing centers to improve operational characteristics. This amendment was scheduled for City Council consideration in September (See Attachment 7) but was ultimately continued to a later date. This amendment would allow the Community Development Director and Police Chief to approve changes in operations and technology if it was found these changes would reduce existing challenges associated with blight.
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Recent Industry Changes
In January, staff visited a new model of indoor recycling center in Fair Oaks, located in a repurposed vacant commercial space (see Photos, Attachment 8).
This indoor model proved to be highly efficient, clean, and user-friendly, effectively eliminating some blight related issues by containing all operations indoors. However, while promising, this concept is unlikely to replace existing centers due to the high costs associated with opening and leasing indoor spaces.
The operator of the Fair Oaks location explained that the site was established thanks to a combination of a grant from CalRecycle and a substantial financial subsidy from the equipment vendor. Both of these funding sources are limited which may limit expansion of this approach; however, funding streams in the recycling arena continually evolve.
Since this model just opened, it is unclear whether this approach would reduce ancillary impacts seen at other recycling centers associated with shopping carts and similar challenges in the vicinity. The indoor model does present as a cleaner facility.
Outreach
Last summer, staff me t with the operators of the four existing recycling centers to discuss the ongoing challenges and the blight concerns associated with the centers. The operators were receptive to improving operations and reducing any visual impacts and committed to monitoring the surroundings beyond their lease area and capture trash and any stray shopping carts.
Staff has continued discussions with the operators , toured the Fair Oaks facility and notified the four existing centers of tonight’s discussion.
Options/Direction
In recent months, staff ha ve continued to explore options to achieve the City Council's goal of reducing blight associated with recycling centers while supporting community recycling efforts. In addition, new regulations at the state level have changed the dynamics of the industry.
Based on staff’s analysis of the various options to address blight associated with recycling centers, Staff recommends the following modifications to the Zoning Ordinance:
1. Require a Use Permit for any new Recycling Center
Requiring a Use Permit allows for Planning Commission review and approval of any new Recycling Center. A Use Permit provides more discretion to include conditions of approval that are geared towards addressing site specific conditions related to operations of any future recycling centers.
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2. Restrict new Recycling Centers to convenience zones
As discussed previously, Citrus Heights has more recycling centers per capita than most nearby jurisdictions. Currently, Recycling Centers are allowed in most commercial zones, regardless of whether the location is considered an underserved convenience zone designated by Cal-Recycle.
Restricting any new centers to areas that are currently underserved as determined by Cal - Recycle would limit the total number of centers as compared to the existing Zoning criteria (by adding locations within underserved convenience zones, retailers are relieved of the burden to accept recycling within individual retail establishments).
Table 1 illustrates the twelve existing retailers subject to Cal-Recycle requirements and the existing recycling center that serves the impacted retailer:
Table 1
Retailer Retailer Address Convenience Zone
Recycling Center
Center Address
Walmart Market 6197 Sunrise Gaytan Recycling 8038 Greenback Sprouts 7905 Greenback Rai Recycling (Farmers) 7672 Greenback Raleys 7847 Lichen Ivans Recycling 8002 Zenith
Grocery Outlet 6061 Greenback Rai Recycling 6234 Auburn Food Maxx 6962 Sunrise None None
Safeway1 7301 Greenback None None
Sams Club1 7417 Greenback None None
Costco2 7000 Auburn None None
Walmart2 7010 Auburn None None
Grocery Outlet (New)3 5409 Sunrise None None
Smart and Final3 7945 Madison None None
Amazon Fresh3 5425 Sunrise None None
1,2,3 Due to proximity of qualifying retailers, it is likely that pairs will be able to rely on a single recycling center between the pair
Of the 12 retailers subject to Beverage Container and Litter Reduction Act, four are served by existing off-site recycling centers. The remaining eight retailers are not currently served by a recycling center, and required by Cal-Recycle to accept recycling in their stores.
In order to serve the remaining eight retailers, it is anticipated that up to four additional recycling centers may be required within designated convenience zones. As illustrated in Table 1, due to geographic proximity, it is anticipated that in three cases, a single recycling center may serve two retailers (for example – Costco and Walmart) and in one case (FoodMaxx) is unlikely to be served by a shared recycling center.
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By limiting new recycling centers to areas that are currently underserved, future centers will be better positioned to meet the needs of the City’s existing retailers and restrict the overall number of centers in Citrus Heights to areas that are currently underserved.
3. Require any new Recycling Center to be indoors within an existing commercial tenant space
Although existing outdoor/standalone recycling centers have operating requirements , the overall appearance of centers are typically less attractive than more recent models within existing buildings within commercial centers.
As illustrated in Attachment 8, an indoor operation would offer the community a safe and convenient and modern way to recycle and reclaim their deposits while providing superior aesthetics as compared to standalone operations.
4. Allow minor expansion/modification of existing centers if the modification can be demonstrated to improve overall condition and better address blight related conditions
During the August Planning Commission review of the proposed Zoning Code amendments related to recycling centers, the Planning Commission voiced support for existing centers to adapt to changing technologies over time. Staff recommends updating the Zoning Code to allow staff-level approval of minor modifications to existing recycling centers if, based on the modification, it is evident that overall conditions contributing to blight are reduced.
This action would result in allowing existing centers to remain current with available technology and reduce ongoing blight challenges.
Alternative Options
Staff evaluated a wide array of options to achieve the Council’s Strategic Objective related to recycling. Staff believe the suite of options presented above will strike a balance between addressing blight and supporting recycling in Citrus Heights.
Other options staff evaluated, and the Council may consider include:
1. Proceed with prior amendment and prohibit any new Recycling Centers
2. Expand the use of automated (un -manned) Recycling Technology in existing commercial centers
3. Maintain status quo with current ordinance
Next Steps
Staff seeks input from the City Council on the options presented in this report and welcomes any additional recommendations or considerations the Council may have. Based on the Council's direction, staff will take the necessary steps to implement the select ed course of action, ensuring alignment with the City's goals and priorities.
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Attachments
Attachment 1: Map of Recycling Locations and Convenience Zones Attachment 2: Table of Centers in Surrounding Jurisdictions Attachment 3: Presentation and Photos submitted by Jackie Leavitt Attachment 4: Letters Received from:
Kathilynn Carpenter of Sunrise MarketPlace
Mark Murray, CA Against Waste
Attachment 5: Link to August 13, 2024 Planning Commission Zoning Code Amendment Staff Report
Attachment 6: Video link to the August 13, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Attachment 7: Link to September 25, 2024 Council Staff Report (Continued item) Attachment 8: Photos of new recycling center in Fair Oaks ITEM 12
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Recycling Center and Convenience Zone Locations
Legend
Attachment 1
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The City has more existing recycling centers per capita than nearly every other City in the region. The City of Sacramento and County of Sacramento are the only agencies with more centers per capita (See Table 1, below). Neither Folsom nor Rocklin have any existing recycling centers.
Table 1 – Regional Per Capita Recycling Centers
Jurisdiction Licensed Centers Centers per Capita
County of Sacramento 8 1 per 12,566
City of Sacramento 28 1 per 18,857
Citrus Heights 4 1 per 21,608
Lincoln 2 1 per 26,267
Elk Grove 6 1 per 29,593
Roseville 5 1 per 30,963
Rancho Cordova 2 1 per 40,300
Folsom 0 0 per 83,269
Rocklin 0 0 per 73,857
TOTAL 51
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Opposition to CRV Recycling
Center Ban
Attachment 3
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Proposed Ban on Future CRV Recycling
Centers
Community Impact
• Reduced access to recycling services.
• Increased inconvenience for residents.
Environmental Impact
• Higher landfill waste.
• Decreased recycling effectiveness.
Legal and Funding Implications
• Effective 2025: Stores that do not have access to certified recycling centers must offer in- store take-back. There will no longer be an opt-out fee available. • Funding Consequences: Section 14583 states: “notwithstanding Section 14581, on or after July 1, 2012, the department shall not make any payments, grants, or loans, as provided in that section. To a city, county, or city and county, if the city, county or city and county has adopted or is enforcing a land use restriction that prevents the siting or operation of a certified recycling center at a supermarket site, as defined in section 14526.6 as may be required pursuant to Section 14571.
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Importance of Alternative Redemption
Methods
Current and Future Redemption Options
• Existing methods
• Overview of current CRV recycling facilities in Citrus Heights Proposed Solution
• Unmanned Cashless Bag Drop System
• Grant application submitted to serve an unserved store within Citrus Heights • Award decision expected next week.
• Benefits
• Increased accessibility.
• Adapts to modern recycling needs.
• Supports state recycling goals.
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Call to Action & Conclusion
Why CRV Centers and Innovation Matter
• Ensures easy access to recycling services.
• Promotes effective waste reduction and resource conservation.
Action Needed
• Oppose the proposed ban to maintain recycling convenience. • Support innovative solutions like the unmanned cashless bag drop to enhance future recycling services.
• Continue to support innovative solutions to be introduced within the city.
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Proposed Bag Drop Model
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Design proposal
Simply Recycle - Sacramento, CA
This document presents the various design elements proposed for Simply Recycle's new, modernized recycling center in Sacramento, California.
To ensure correct scaling, files will be provided in vector format. The person in charge of printing will be responsible for measuring surfaces and scaling drawings accordingly.
Overview
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August 13, 2024
Natalee Price, Chair
Citrus Heights Planning Commission
6360 Fountain Square Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
RE: Proposed Restriction of New Recycling Centers – OPPOSE
Dear Chair Price,
We understand that Citrus Heights may be contemplating policies to restrict the siting of additional State Certified CRV Recycling Centers. We believe that any restriction of new CRV recycling centers while Citrus Heights is currently out of compliance with the Convenience Zone requirements of State Law would represent a disservice to consumers, a violation of Statutory intent, and jeopardize tens of thousands of dollars in current and future State Recycling Funding to Citrus Heights.
According to the California Department of Resource Recovery and Recycling (CalRecycle), there are 12 legally defined convenience zones in Citrus Heights. As a result of ‘overlap,’ 9 of those zones are currently ‘served’ by 4 certified centers. There are currently three ‘unserved’ zones defined by the Walmart on Auburn Boulevard, the Costco on Auburn Boulevard, and the Food Maxx on Sunrise Boulevard. Additionally, there are two ‘dealers’ within the unserved ‘Food Maxx zone’. All five of these Citrus Heights businesses have a legal obligation to either:
contract with a Recycling Service Provider, redeem containers inside the store, or pay a $100/day penalty. And while many Walmarts and Costcos across the state opt to pay the $100/day, that option goes away effective January 1. No later than January 1, 2025, Citrus Heights will require three new certified redemption centers.
Beyond the legal ‘convenience zone’ obligation, the residents of Citrus Heights deserve convenient opportunities to redeem empty beverage containers. Statewide, 70 percent of empty beverage containers are returned for recycling. Last year 265,000 tons of empty beverage containers were littered or landfilled, and $424 million in consumer refund values went ‘unredeemed’. Despite near universal access to curbside recycling in California, 83% of current recycling takes place at redemption centers—and less than 14% are collected via curbside.
And in Sacramento County, CalRecycle reports just 58% of CRV containers are returned for recycling! There is currently just one certified redemption center per 21,608 population in Citrus Heights. CalRecycle data demonstrates that community recycling rates are well correlated to redemption centers per capita. For example, in Fresno County, with one center per 18,000 population, the CRV recycling rate is nearly 85%.
If nothing else, you might consider financial self-interest. Section 14501 (e) of the Public Resources Code reads:
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“It is the intent of the Legislature to make redemption and recycling convenient to consumers, and the Legislature hereby urges cities and counties, when exercising their zoning authority, to act favorably on the siting of multimaterial recycling centers, reverse vending machines, mobile recycling units, or other types of recycling opportunities, as necessary for consumer convenience, and the overall success of litter abatement and beverage container recycling in the state.”
As an incentive, State law authorizes CalRecycle to annually expend $10.5 million to local governments and $15 million to operators of curbside recycling programs as ‘supplemental payments.’ CalRecycle may reduce or suspend these annual payments to jurisdictions and/or programs that are found to be out of compliance with the provisions of the Beverage Container Recycling Act.
On behalf of consumers in Citrus Heights, beverage dealers, and the objectives of the Beverage Container Recycling Act, we encourage staff, the Planning Commission and City Council to work with local recyclers, retailers and other stakeholders to support and sustain standards for redemption centers that best serve the community, rather restricting recycling locations in compliance with state law and community waste reduction and recycling objectives.
If we can be of assistance in supporting these objectives, I hope you and your staff will reach out.
Sincerely,
Mark Murray
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CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 26, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Regina Cave, General Services Director
Leslie Blomquist, City Engineer
SU
BJECT: Traffic Signal Control Cabinet Art Program
Summary and Recommendation
At the March 2024, Strategic Planning retreat, City Council included a goal of developing a program to wrap traffic control boxes in an effort to increase opportunities for art in public spaces. The following report provides information and recommendations to engage the community in participating in a traffic signal control cabinet art program. Staff seeks input from City Council before the program can be finalized and ready for implementation.
City Council Strategic Goal/Objective
This staff report aligns with the following Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Plan Objectives:
Go
al: Enhance Community Vibrancy and Engagement.
Objective: In response to community feedback, develop a program and budget to wrap traffic control boxes to increase art in public spaces, present recommendations to City Council.
Fiscal Impact
This action has no fiscal impact on the General Fund at this time. The program seeks to engage Neighborhood Areas (NA), local community groups, business districts and developers to sponsor the production and application of cabinet wraps. The program would align with objectives of the city’s Neighborhood Improvement Program for NA’s looking at placemaking opportunities.
Additionally, as part of the upcoming two-year budget process, there may be an opportunity to establish a fund specifically to promote and support efforts in the community. For businesses and/or developers seeking to sponsor cabinets to be wrapped adjacent to the shopping centers or development sites, the sponsorship would require private investment from the applicant to cover the cost of initial cabinet wrapping efforts.
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r city-sponsored cabinets where the city elects to wrap a cabinet as part of a capital transportation project, staff would utilize funds from the projects approved budget, which may include General Fund or Measure A Maintenance funds as eligible sources of revenue. For ITEM 13
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special city projects, such as working with the school district to develop art and sponsor a cabinet adjacent to a public school, these efforts could also be funded by approved project/program General Fund dollars, as part of the Community Support Program, or Measure A Maintenance as a means to preserve the city’s equipment and protect it from graffiti.
Background and Analysis
The City of Citrus Heights owns and maintains a diverse inventory of public infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, streetlights, traffic signals and ancillary equipment. Since incorporation, the city has undertaken various efforts to incorporate art and history in public spaces, including the following:
• “Up and Away” located in the passive park on Greenback Lane at Parkoaks Drive; • Lighted silos and accompanying historical pedestals at Sylvan Corners; • “Celebrate Citrus Heights” located at the Citrus Heights Event Center; • Lincoln 40 benches at Antelope and Auburn intersection; • “Welcome to Citrus Heights” signalized gateway arch planned for Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Phase 2;
• Various “Welcome to Citrus Heights” gateway monuments and signs.
T
he above list represents most of the artistic investments the city has made over the last 25 years, however, for many of these, the efforts to implement were lengthy and costly. Through a traffic signal control cabinet art program, the cost to add art to our public spaces is drastically reduced – generally ranging from $1500 to $3000 per cabinet, depending on cabinet size and art selection process – and becomes a more inclusive program allowing greater participation. Traffic signal cabinet art can be seen all over the country, including here in the Sacramento region as other agencies have implemented programs, including for electrical transformer cabinets.
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or the city’s Traffic Signal Control Cabinet Art Program, the following outlines proposed steps:
• C
reate a traffic signal control cabinet inventory map for public use, identifying type/spec.
• Launch a page on website dedicated to the program issuing a call for sponsors to request to reserve a cabinet(s). Sponsors may supply their own art work. • Issue a call to artists interested in submitting art work to be used for the program; provide defined requirements, including but not limited to no wording/numbers except for single-use block lettering or company logo acknowledging sponsorship of wrap and/or art; and no artwork that is distracting, generally offensive, copywritten or advertisement in nature. The program may also coordinate with artists to propose utilizing works submitted under other city sponsored or supported programs. • Issue a Request for Proposals to select a company to produce and install selected art vinyl wraps, based on size, type of cabinet and quantity. • Produce a printable packet of information, including cabinet sponsor application, program guidelines, design considerations, installation and maintenance responsibilities, I
n addition to displaying art, cabinet wraps provide a benefit to the General Services Department in helping to deter graffiti and reduce graffiti abatement efforts. As part of the program, General ITEM 13
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Subject: Traffic Signal Control Cabinet Art Program
Date: February 26, 2025
Services staff would coordinate for the application of the selected art and following installation and assume responsibility of the cabinet, including graffiti abatement at no cost to the sponsor.
The program will be limited to vinyl wrapping and not allow for painting due to maintenance and longevity. Wraps are typically good for 5-7 years, and would include a UV overlaminate.
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e city’s traffic signal inventory and operations includes one controller cabinet and approximately one electrical service cabinet in close proximity to each signalized intersection.
The city also owns and maintains two changeable message boards and two flashers that also have cabinets. Altogether, the city has (or will have at the completion of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets, Phase 2 Project) 63 signal controller cabinets, 60 signal service enclosure cabinets and 2 signal communication cabinets, all of which would be included and made available for wrapping in the Traffic Signal Control Cabinet Art Program. For cabinets located along shared roadways with Sacramento County, specifically those where the County maintains the traffic signal operations but the cabinets are located on the city’s side of the roadway, General Services will coordinate with Sacramento County to permit the cabinets for inclusion in the program. In addition, there are 2 controller cabinets and 2 service enclosure cabinets located on Antelope Road at the I-80 EB and WB ramps. General Services will also attempt to coordinate with Caltrans to permit the cabinets for inclusion in the program.
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lowing Council’s feedback on this proposed program, staff will proceed with public outreach efforts and formalization of the city’s Traffic Signal Control Cabinet Art Program.
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