CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Special and Regular Meeting of Wednesday, March 12, 2025 City Hall Council Chambers
6360 Fountain Square Dr., Citrus Heights, CA
CALL SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER
The special meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Karpinski-Costa.
Roll Call: Council Members present: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa Council Members absent:
Staff Members present: Feeney, Jones and Van
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Annual)
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
The City Council, City Manager and City Attorney participated in the closed session.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed session was continued to the end of the regular meeting.
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 Council Member Nelson.
Roll Call: Council Members present: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa Council Members absent: None
Staff Members present: Blomquist, Cave, Feeney, Jones, Preciado, Talwar, Turcotte, Van and department directors.
3. The video statement was read by City Clerk Van.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council approved the agenda.
AYES: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa Printed on Recycled Paper
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS
4. High School Student Council Report
John Payton Bonilla, Junior Lead for Student Government at Mesa Verde High School, and Vanessa Saldana Chavez, Senior Lead for Student Government at Mesa Verde High School provided a report on programs and events at the high school.
Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming March 2025 as "National Women's History Month"
Council Member Middleton read and presented the proclamation to members of the "Ladies in White" and the members of the Citrus Heights Women's Club.
Presentation by Citrus Heights Arts
Gigi Rayford with Citrus Heights Arts provided a presentation on upcoming arts events including the 2025 ArtBeat on October 25th that will include a celebration of music performances and visual arts. She announced they have a call for artists to participate in an Art in City Hall project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Alan Utzig introduced himself to the City Council as he is being considered for appointment to the Planning Commission.
David B. Shelton commented about the importance of voting.
Thomas Spencer spoke in support of enhancing artistic activities within the city.
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Nelson reported that she attended the REACH Community dinner, an HOA meeting for the Stonegate community, and the Citrus Heights Area Nine and Ten (CHANT) Neighborhood Area meeting.
Council Member Schaefer reported he attended a Sacramento Area Council of Governments Policy and Innovation Committee meeting. He provided a report from the Regional Transit Board meeting. He attended the REACH Community dinner.
Council Member Middleton provided a report from the Sacramento Air Quality Management District Board meeting. She attended the Afisha Gala Award Ceremony. She participated in Reach Across America at Carriage Elementary. She participated in a ride-along with the Citrus Heights Police Department. She attended the National Association of Women Business Owners Award Gala event. She attended a CalCities Sacramento Valley Division meeting.
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Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff provided a report from the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board meeting.
She participated in Read Across America at Grand Oaks Elementary. She attended the National Association of Women Business Owners Award Gala event. She attended the REACH Community dinner.
Mayor Karpinski-Costa attended the 108th birthday celebration for Gertrude Irene Thomas. She participated in Read Across America at Grand Oaks Elementary. She attended the Scam Stopper seminar hosted by Senator Niello and Assembly Member Hoover.
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of February 12, 2025
8. SUBJECT: Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for Program Year 2024 Community Development Block Grant Funds
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / N. Piva
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-013, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for Program Year 2024, and Direct Staff to submit, with Minor Modifications as Necessary, the CAPER report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
9. SUBJECT: 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / A. Bermudez / S. Lui
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-014, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Accepting the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
10. SUBJECT: Appointment to Fill Vacancy on the Planning Commission STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: Move to ratify the appointment of Alan Utzig to the Planning Commission with a term ending December 31, 2026
11. SUBJECT: Grant Request for Attendance at the 2025 Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) Conference STAFF REPORT: M. Huber
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-015, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus heights, California, Approving the Grant Request for Attendance at the 2025 Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) Conference
12. SUBJECT: Economic Development Support Fund Grant Request - Sunrise MarketPlace Backyard Bash Sponsorship
STAFF REPORT: M. Huber
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-016, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving the Grant Request for Sunrise MarketPlace Backyard Bash Sponsorship
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ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Nelson, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
AYES: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR CALENDAR
13. SUBJECT: 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
City Engineer Blomquist reported that over the past several years the City Council and community members have expressed interest in increasing art in public spaces. The City has 63 traffic signal controller cabinets of varying sizes and a program to wrap the control boxes with art supports the City's current and ongoing efforts for beautification. The selection of art to be installed would likely need community input and potential resources for outreach and coordination. Staff would develop a traffic control cabinet sponsorship application program and guidelines for the design and installation and maintenance.
Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff suggested the program be done in phases and maybe 10 cabinet boxes are available to be adopted by this program and after we find out the costs it would help define the program further.
Council Member Nelson suggested the program website include information on what medium the original artwork with composed with, information about the artist, and their vision for the art. She also suggested involving art teachers from Citrus Heights schools.
City Council questions and comments followed
14. SUBJECT: Arts and Culture Program
STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: Staff seeks input from City Council before the program can be finalized City Clerk Van presented the following options for City Council consideration to further support arts and culture in Citrus Heights:
1. Develop and arts and culture interest group;
2. Explore a partnership framework;
3. Incorporate public art into City projects; and
4. Create an arts and culture resource hub.
City Council questions and comments followed. The City Council consensus was to move forward with creating an arts and culture resource hub on the City's website and to incorporate public art into City projects such as the traffic control cabinet art program.
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The City Council directed staff to bring back an item to appoint two councilmembers to a limited-term City Council Arts & Culture Ad Hoc 2x2 Committee.
15. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment and Financial Forecast Update STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar / A. Preciado
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-017 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Approving Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Finance Manager Preciado provided an brief overview of the 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget. He reported that based on current budget projections staff is recommending adjustments to the revenue and expenditure budgets in the amounts of $84,500 and $405,000 respectively.
City Council questions and comments followed
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-017 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Approving Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget.
AYES: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa NOES: None
ABSENT: None
16. SUBJECT: Organized Retail Theft Grant Implementation and Operational Update STAFF REPORT: A. Turcotte
RECOMMENDATION: Staff will present an update to City Council on the Police Department's Organized Retail Theft Grant implementation progress and operations.
Police Chief Turcotte provided an update on the Department's Organized Retail Theft Grant implementation progress and operations. The City received $2.7 million in grant funds from the Board of State and Community Corrections to purchase technical assets to combat retail theft in the City.
Examples of technology purchased are fixed license plate cameras, mobile trailer camera platforms, and live 911 software. The grant also funds a full-time Real Time Information Center Operator that provides real time assistance and monitoring for in progress crime in the City, and a part-time Organized Retail Theft detective. He also provided an operational update showcasing the positive impact of the grant and the technology assets for combating organized retail theft crimes.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney announced the City Council will hold their annual Strategic Planning Retreat on March 26, 2025. He noted applications to purchase new homes in the Habitat for Humanity Sayonara Drive Community is April 1 through May 23, 2025. He noted the Citrus Heights Police Activities League took part in the Citrus Heights Little League Opening Day on March 8th. He noted some upcoming events including the 2025 Community Awards Dinner hosted by Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce and County Supervisor Rodriguez Community Meeting on March 17%, He announced an Animal Services Mobile Clinic will be held on March 23 in Citrus Heights. He announced the City is participating in the Big Day of Service that will be held on May 17th. He stated a new City Manager Message was released that is focused on Civic Engagement in Citrus Heights.
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ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Middleton requested a future discussion item on the stipends that councilmembers receive for service on the regional boards and commissions and that they be provided back to the City for deposit into the General Fund. Mayor Karpinski-Costa seconded the request.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Karpinski-Costa adjourned the regular meeting at 8:07 p.m. and resumed the Special City Council meeting from earlier in the meeting.
CLOSED SESSION (Continued from earlier in the meeting)
The City Council adjourned to closed session.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Annual)
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
The City Council, City Manager and City Attorney participated in the closed session.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action from closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Karpinski-Costa adjourned the special meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
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Amy Van, City Clerk
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