CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Special and Regular Meetings of Wednesday, August 13, 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 5:01 p.m. by Mayor Karpinski-Costa.
Roll Call: Council Members present: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa Council Member absent: None
Staff Members present: Feeney, Jones, Van
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CLOSED SESSION
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APNs 243-0192-015, 243-0192-017 and 243-0192-012 Agency Negotiator: City Manager Ashley J. Feeney and City Attorney Ryan Jones Negotiating Parties: Namdar Realty Group
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment or both
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.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Karpinski-Costa adjourned the special meeting at 6:00 p.m.
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Mayor Karpinski-Costa.
The Flag Salute was led by Council Member Schaefer.
Roll Call: Council Members present: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa Council Member absent: None
Staff Members present: Feeney, Jones, Kempenaar, Talwar, Turcotte, Van, Wells and department directors.
The video statement was read by City Clerk Van.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Nelson, the City Council approved the agenda.
AYES: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by the Citrus Heights Police Department - 4th of July Fireworks Update Chief Turcotte provided a presentation summarizing this year's illegal fireworks enforcement operation. It included community outreach; warning letters to previous offenders; Municipal Code updates implementing an increase in fines; a Code Enforcement call center dedicated to fireworks; online reporting through See-Click-Fix; and utilizing drones to assist in locating incidents. He expressed appreciation to Commander Wells and his division for spearheading the enforcement. He reported that approximately $221,000 in fines were imposed. City Council questions followed. City Manager Feeney thanked the Chief and Department.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Elise Spleiss spoke about her experience living on the border of Citrus Heights and Roseville and how different the illegal fireworks enforcement was. She expressed appreciation for the Citrus Heights measures.
City Clerk Van read the following written public comment submitted by Andrew Saunders, "Come out and celebrate with your Community as we honor San Juan High School and The Historic Lincoln Highway.
We are commemorating this historic event in our School's journey with an inspiring program, including a review of the History of San Juan High School, the City of Citrus Heights and the Historic Lincoln Highway that it resides on, ending with a ceremonial unveiling of the newly installed signs out in front of the School.
The current San Juan High School was built in 1915 on the Historic Lincoln Highway route which is Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights and the School is now recognized as a Historic Point of Interest on the Lincoln Highway Association interactive travel map at www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/map Speakers:
1. David Levis: Principal San Juan High School
2. Dick Cowan: Citrus: Heights Historical Society
3. Gayle Gaylord: Curator/Management San Juan High School Alumni Legacy Room
4. Albert Fox: Citrus Heights Rotary Club
5. Joel Windmiller & Trey Pitsenberger: Lincoln Highway Association of California
6. GiGi Rayford: Director-Founder CH40 Arts District & Citrus Heights Arts Commission
7. Lane Gonick: Josh Hoover California State Assembly District 7 Representative The Citrus Heights Rotary Club, San Juan High School Alumni Association and the Lincoln Highway Association of California look forward to sharing this memorable event with you.
The newly unveiled Lincoln Highway Signs are a Tribute to the School and our Community's past and are
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a beacon for our bright future."
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Nelson reported on attending a Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) meeting.
She attended the Senate Bill 802 press conference at the State Capitol. She attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for BizLink Alliance and a STA subcommittee meeting. She rode with Citrus Heights Police Department Commander Wells and police therapy dog, Ellie, for National Night Out. She announced that applications are now being accepted for Citrus Heights Arts' Art in City Hall exhibition. She also announced that Verge Center for the Arts is offering Sac Open Studios, an artist studio showcase, across two weekends in September. She reminded everyone about Terra Madre, a free farm-to-fork event September 26-28. She announced that she is offering a Town Hall at Neighborhood Area 1 - Northwest's regular meeting on Monday, August 18.
Council Member Schaefer reported on a meeting with Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond on July 10 regarding efforts to locate a machine shop in Citrus Heights. He attended the Citrus Heights Chamber Luncheon and the Senate Bill 802 press conference at the State Capitol. He reported on attending two meetings of the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) Board. He attended a Sylvan Old Auburn Road (SOAR) Neighborhood Area meeting where the Mayor discussed Regional Transit. He participated in National Night Out. He discussed a Citrus Heights Water District meeting and attended a Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) luncheon. He announced that he will miss the City Scoop event on August 20.
Council Member Middleton reported on attending meetings of the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission (Metro Cable) and the Sacramento Valley Division Board. Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD). She praised the new murals in the City and she participated in National Night Out.
Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff reported on attending meetings of the Sacramento Public Library Authority, Sunrise MarketPlace, and the Citrus Heights Area Seven-Eight-Nine (CHASEN) Neighborhood Area.
She attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Bizlink Alliance and participated in National Night Out.
Mayor Karpinski-Costa reported that she has been out in the community, but in the interest of time, she declined to review the events.
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of July 9, 2025 6 SUBJECT: Quarterly Treasurer's Report
STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar / A. Preciado
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2025.
SUBJECT: Designation of City Representatives for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
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STAFF REPORT: R. Cave
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2025-065, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager, Administrative Services Director, and General Services Director positions as the City's Designation of Applicant Agency Representatives for FEMA and Cal OES.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Nelson, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 5, 6 and 7.
AYES: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR CALENDAR
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 38 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article Ill. - Fireworks, Sections 38-69 and 38-81 and Ordinance Amending Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 50 - Nuisances, Article VII. - Shopping Carts, Section 50-905
STAFF REPORT: A. Turcotte / J. Aguilar / W. Dunning / R. Jones RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following:
a. Introduce for a First Reading, read by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2025- amending Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 38 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article III. - Fireworks Sections 38-69 and 38-81 b. Introduce for a First Reading, read by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2025- _ amending Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 50 - Nuisances, Article VII. - Shopping Carts, Section 50-905
Lieutenants Dunning and Aguilar provided a presentation that highlighted the proposed amendments to each Municipal Code section, and Chief Turcotte responded to Council questions.
The items were heard and voted upon out of agenda order:
8(b)
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council introduced for a First Reading, read by title only and waived the full reading of Ordinance No. 2025-005, An Ordinance of the City of Citrus Heights amending Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 50 - Nuisances, Article VII. - Shopping Carts, Section 50-905.
AYES: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Subsequent to the posting of the agenda packet, feedback on modifications to the staff report language resulted in two recommendations for the City Council to consider:
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Option 1 - Original Staff Report Language: Beginning June 28 and ending on July 4 of the same year.
Specific hours for sale between these dates are 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Option 2 - Feedback Modification Language: Beginning 12:00 pm June 28 and ending on July 4 at 9:00 pm of the same year. Specific hours for sale between these dates are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The City Council favored Option 2.
8(a)
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Nelson, the City Council introduced for a First Reading, read by title only and waived the full reading of Ordinance No. 2025-004, An Ordinance of the City of Citrus Heights amending Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 38 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article III. - Fireworks Sections 38-69 and 38-81.
AYES: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SUBJECT: Potential Annexation Work Plan
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council review the information provided in this report and presentation and provide direction to staff regarding whether to proceed with the proposed Annexation Work Plan.
Director Kempenaar provided a presentation outlining a work plan for annexation of property at the corner of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Madison Avenue. The proposed plan includes sending an interest letter to property owners, hosting property owners for a discussion, and reporting back to Council seeking direction.
The City Council provided feedback favoring moving forward with the work plan presented by staff and including the Finance Committee in an owner meeting.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney provided a presentation. He discussed the Police Department's Back-to-School Traffic Safety Plan. He announced a Wall-Raising event for the Sayonara Drive Habitat for Humanity community on August 14 and discussed the next round of applicant orientations and the application deadline. He also announced the CH 40 Arts District Launch Party on August 16 and the final City Scoop event on August 20.
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ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Schaefer requested a Study Session on Senate Bill 802, seconded by Council Member Nelson.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Karpinski-Costa adjourned the regular meeting at 7:22 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. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APNs 243-0192-015, 243-0192-017 and 243-0192-012 Agency Negotiator: City Manager Ashley J. Feeney and City Attorney Ryan Jones Negotiating Parties: Namdar Realty Group
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment or both
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 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Van, City Clerk
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