CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of Wednesday, October 22, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers
6360 Fountain Square Dr., Citrus Heights, CA
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff.
The Flag Salute was led by Council Member Schaefer.
Roll Call: Council Members present: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff Council Members absent: Nelson, Karpinski-Costa
Staff Members present: Bermudez, Cuffe, Dunning, Feeney, D. Jones, R. Jones, Kempenaar, Miller, Piva, Turcotte, Van, and department
directors.
3. The video statement was read by Acting City Clerk Jones.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council approved the agenda.
AYES: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nelson, Karpinski-Costa
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 19-25, 2025 as "United Against Hate Week™
Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff read the proclamation. Police Chief Turcotte and Assistant Fire Chief Johnson of the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District spoke in support of the proclamation on behalf of first responders, government entities and social service organizations in the region. City Council comments followed.
Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 2025 as "National Manufacturing Month"
Council Member Schaefer read and presented the proclamation to Sacramento Valley Manufacturers Alliance President, Kevin McGrew, and Executive Director Dean Peckham.
Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming September 2025 as "Domestic Violence Action Month"
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Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Council Member Middleton read and presented the proclamation to Kristie Kiefer, Kaitlyn White and Leora Aexrdem from WEAVE, Inc. City Council comments followed.
1. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 2025 as "National Community Planning Month"
Council Member Middleton read and presented the proclamation to Community Development Director Kempenaar and Senior Planner Bermudez. City Council comments followed.
8. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming the Second Week of October as "Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week"
Council Member Schaefer read and presented the proclamation to Police Services Supervisor Miller and representatives from the Code Enforcement Division. Supervisor Miller expressed appreciation to the Council and Code Enforcement team. City Council comments followed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
David B. Shelton spoke about enforcement of the Fireworks Ordinance and praised the Code Enforcement Division. He reminded everyone to be mindful of fireworks on New Year's Eve and noted that the higher fines take effect in January 2026.
Gigi Rayford of Citrus Heights Arts spoke in favor of the City Council designating an arts district in Citrus Heights and encouraged everyone to attend the Art in City Hall.
Acting City Clerk Jones read the following written public comment submitted by Alfred Sanchez, "A service for Scott, Scotty Summerfield will take place at Celtic Cross Church at 5839 Dewey Oct 23rd at 3 p.m. He will be missed by all his friends who loved him. He was proud to have served in the Army and was a resident of Citrus Heights. Anyone who would like further information can contact me. Alfred Sanchez also known as Snack Man Citrus Heights"
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Middleton attended the Elected Officials Reception hosted by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce. She participated in the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble.
She went to Valley Vision's Livability Summit and the annual Citrus Heights Chip in Day. She also attended a garden build at Lichen Elementary School. She participated in the art judging for the Republic Services annual calendar and the Citrus Heights Police Activities League golf tournament. She attended the memorial service for Police Department Volunteer Charlotte Corothers.
Council Member Schaefer reported on attending an Education and Community Programs 2x2 meeting with San Juan Unified School District and the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) retreat. He went to the memorial service for Jessica Andrews, Citrus Heights Event Center Supervisor.
He attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach. He participated in the art judging for the Republic Services annual calendar. He reported on attending a SACOG meeting on October 16 where the funding plan was discussed. He went to the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band Parade.
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Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff attended a community meeting with state Assemblyman Hoover and Sacramento County Supervisor Rodriguez. She reported on attending a Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) Board meeting. She went to a Citrus Heights Areas 7,8 & 9 (CHASEN) Neighborhood Area meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
9. SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of September 24, 2025
10. SUBJECT: Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) DUI/STEP Grant STAFF REPORT: A. Turcotte / W. Dunning
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-076, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving an Agreement and Accepting Project Funding for grant PT26018 with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Authorizing the City Manager (or Designee) to Execute the Agreement
11. SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement - Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Protection Project
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist / D. Kehrer
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-077, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No.1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with CWE for the Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Protection Project
12. SUBJECT: Award of On-Call Professional Services Agreement - Pavement Preservation Program
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-078, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Pavement Aces for On-Call Pavement Specialty Services and further Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute Any Extensions and/or Non-Substantive Amendments to this Contract consistent with the City Manager's General Signing Authority
13. SUBJECT: Award of Professional Services Agreement - Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail - Sylvan to Stock Ranch Extension Project
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist / D. Kehrer
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-079, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail - Sylvan to Stock Ranch Extension Project
14. SUBJECT: Police Department Emergency Communications Center Remodel Project - Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / C. Cotrell / B. Panell
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-080, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Accepting the Citrus Heights Police Department Emergency
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Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Communications Center Remodel Project as Complete and Authorizing the General Services Director to Record a Notice of Completion and Release the Contract Retention
15. SUBJECT: Approval of Service Agreement not to exceed $178,000 for the development of Preliminary Infrastructure Phasing work for the Sunrise Tomorrow Project STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / R. Cave / M. Huber / L. Blomquist RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-081, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Service Agreement not to exceed $178,000 for the development of Preliminary Infrastructure Phasing work for the Sunrise Tomorrow Project
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Middleton, seconded by Council Member Schaefer, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15.
AYES: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nelson, Karpinski-Costa
PUBLIC HEARING
16. SUBJECT: Review Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan and Funding Recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / N. Piva
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council:
a. Hear public testimony and feedback on the Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan and Proposed Funding Recommendations; and
b. Continue final action until the November 12, 2025, City Council meeting Housing & Human Services Program Coordinator Piva provided a presentation outlining how the City will use its 2026 Program estimated allocation of $600,000 in federal CDBG funds. She noted that staff anticipates receiving the grant award letter mid-July 2026.
Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m.
Public Comment
Sayonara Center Director Eleazar Jones thanked the City Council and staff on behalf of Campus Life Connection for the funding recommendation and highlighted the services provided at the Center.
Jennifer Massello of Meals on Wheels thanked the City Council and staff for the funding recommendation and reported that the program has served 19,400 meals to seniors so far this year. City Council questions followed.
April Jacek of Sunrise Christian Food Ministry thanked the City Council and reported that in 2024, the program served 2,000 Citrus Heights households.
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Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Carole Conn of Project Sentinel thanked the City Council for its continued support for ensuring that Citrus Heights residents have access to strong housing protections. City Council questions followed.
Hearing no further public comment requests, Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
No Action was taken. Final Action is continued until the November 12, 2025 City Council meeting.
REGULAR CALENDAR
17. SUBJECT: Designation of a Citrus Heights Arts District STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 2025-082, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, in Support of Designating a Citrus Heights Arts District in the City of Citrus Heights.
This item was requested by the City Council at its August 13, 2025 meeting. City Clerk Van provided a presentation on the Arts and Cultural 2x2 Committee's (Council Members Nelson and Middleton) recommendations. The proposed arts district is located along Auburn Boulevard from Sylvan Community Center to the northern city limits.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-082, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, in Support of Designating a Citrus Heights Arts District in the City of Citrus Heights.
AYES: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nelson, Karpinski-Costa
18. SUBJECT: Amending Various Sections of Chapter 18 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code relating to Buildings and Building Regulations and Chapter 38 relating to Fire Prevention and Protection
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / M. Huber / J. Cuffe
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following:
Introduce for First Reading, read by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2025-006 an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Chapter 18 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code relating to Buildings and Building Regulations and adopting by reference the 2025 California Administrative Code, California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, California Historical Building Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code, and California Referenced Standards Code; and adopt the Citrus Heights Property Maintenance Code, Citrus Heights Sign Code, Citrus Heights Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, Citrus Heights Moving Buildings Code; and b. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-083, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Expressing Findings for Adoption of Local Amendments to the Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, 2025 Edition; and
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Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, October 22, 2025 c. Introduce for First Reading, read by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2025-007, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Chapter 38 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code relating to Fire Prevention and Protection and adopting by reference the Ordinance prepared by the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, No. 2025-02, and the 2025 California Fire Code.
Community Development Director Kempenaar provided a presentation. This item stemmed from a Council Strategic Goal to strongly advance flexibility and elimination of obstacles for the reuse of existing buildings. Chief Building Official Cuffe provided a brief overview of the local code adoption process and the amendments. He was joined by Sacramento Municipal Fire District Deputy Fire Marshal Schmidt and Fire Marshal Nygren. City Council questions and comments followed.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-006, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Chapter 18 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code relating to Buildings and Building Regulations and adopting by reference the 2025 California Administrative Code, California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, California Historical Building Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code, and California Referenced Standards Code; and adopt the Citrus Heights Property Maintenance Code, Citrus Heights Sign Code, Citrus Heights Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, Citrus Heights Moving Buildings Code.
AYES: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nelson, Karpinski-Costa
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-083, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Expressing Findings for Adoption of Local Amendments to the Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, 2025 Edition.
AYES: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nelson, Karpinski-Costa
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-007, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Chapter 38 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code relating to Fire Prevention and Protection and adopting by reference the Ordinance prepared by the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, No. 2025-02, and the 2025 California Fire Code.
AYES: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nelson, Karpinski-Costa
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Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, October 22, 2025
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
19. SUBJECT: Update on Code Enforcement Efforts within the City's Commercial Corridors DEPARTMENT: Police
Lieutenant Dunning and Supervisor Miller provided a presentation highlighting the proactive work of the City's Code Enforcement Team, specifically within commercial corridors, to enhance cleanliness, increase property owner accountability and support business recruitment and the "shop local" experience. The Police Department and the Economic Development & Community Engagement Department are currently preparing amendments to the food vendor and massage establishment ordinances. City Council questions followed.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney reported on the upcoming County-City Collaboration joint meeting on Homeless Services and Behavioral Health. He announced upcoming events, including Art in City Hall and a community meeting hosted by Supervisor Rodriguez. The Citrus Heights Police Activities League Trunk or Treat is scheduled for October 30. He discussed the Smash Sacramento Halloween Festival. The State of the City is scheduled for November 6. He announced that City Hall will be closed on November 11 in observation of Veteran's Day.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Schaefer requested a discussion on joining the Senate Bill 79 amicus brief, seconded by Council Member Middleton.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff adjourned the regular meeting at 7:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Amy Van, City Clerk
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