CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Special and Regular Meeting of Wednesday, May 14, 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 Karpinsk-Costa. 1. Roll Call: Council Members present: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa Council Member absent: Nelson Staff Members present: Feeney, Jones, Van, Olinger PUBLIC COMMENT None. APPEAL HEARING 2. SUBJECT: Appeal of Notice of Hearing Decision & Order of Abatement for 8240 Old Auburn Road, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 Code Enforcement Officer Olinger delivered a presentation which detailed the city's abatement efforts of the property since 2016. The staff report and exhibits will be part of the official record of this hearing. Staff and legal counsel Robert Wakefield responded to Councilmember questions. Property owner Dariush Geramian addressed the City Council and requested an extension to comply with the Order of Abatement. Public Comment Ron Pierce spoke in favor of denying the appeal, citing fire and environmental concerns. Bill Shirley, Citrus Heights Area Seven, Eight and Nine (CHASEN) President, spoke in favor of denying the appeal, citing zoning concerns. Mark Naber spoke in favor of denying the appeal and recommended ongoing inspections following the abatement oft the property. The Council deliberated the matter. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-028, A Resolution of the City Council oft the City of Citrus Heights Denying the Appeal of Notice of Hearing Decision & Order of Abatement for 8240 Old Auburn Road, Citrus Heights, CA 95610. Printed on Recycled Paper Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, May 14, 2025 AYES: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa NOES: None ABSENT: Nelson ADJOURNMENT Mayor Karpinski-Costa adjourned the special meeting at 5:39 p.m. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Karpinskl-Costa. 1. The Flag Salute was led by Council Member Schaefer. 2. Roll Call: Council Members present: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa Council Member absent: Nelson Staff Members present: Blomquist, Cave, Feeney, Jones, Preciado, Talwar, Turcotte, Wells, Van and department directors. 3. The video statement was read by City Clerk Van. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff, the City Council approved the agenda. AYES: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa NOES: None ABSENT: Nelson PRESENTATIONS 4. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming May 18-24, 2025 as National Public Works Week Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff read and presented the proclamation and General Services Director Regina Cave accepted on behalf of the Public Works Association and the City's General Services Department. Director Cave highlighted the recent Tools of the Trade event. City Council comments followed. 5. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming May 11-17, 2025 as National Police Week Council Member Schaefer read and presented the proclamation and Lt. William Dunning accepted on behalf of the Citrus Heights Police Department. Lt. Dunning conveyed that National Police Week is a time when the community and nation come together to honor the courage, service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers. City Council comments followed. Page 2of7 Printed on Recycled Paper Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, May 14, 2025 PUBLIC COMMENT Alfred Sanchez commended Police Chief Turcotte, Lt. Dunning, City Clerk Van, City Manager Feeney and City Attorney Jones on their exceptional professionalism, assistance and respectful demeanor. City Clerk Van read a portion of the following written public comment submitted by Lisa Crouchley of Riebes Auto Parts, "Auburn Boulevard has an ongoing beautification project that we all know about. Did you know that it's gonna take out half of our parking lot and that our freight delivery trucks will not be able to get in or out of our parking lot during our normal delivery hours because of it? I think not. We get three freight liner deliveries a day and one at night, every day and every night. If you put a center divide in front of 8200 Auburn Blvd. you will be impeding our business from being able to carry out its necessary functions. Itold this to your planners 3 years ago when you came and asked us about the project. - saw them mark up our parking lot and half of our parking loti is gonna go away. Our freight liners, PG&E service trucks and customers are barely gonna fit for our to have room to park and we're gonna need to redo our parking lot to fit your needs but what about us? Our business that has supported Citrus Heights for 64 years needs help. How are you gonna help us with this transition? How am I gonna get my deliveries and give the customers in our city the car parts they need to get back on the road? Do not take out the suicide lane & put a center divide." a (The remainder of the statement shown below was not read aloud, due to exceeding the 250-word limit. The entire statement was forwarded to staff and the City Council.) "We need it for our freight liner trucks who will now have to do their deliveries from that lane into our parking lot bcuz of the parking lot reduction for your new and improved sidewalks. Our freight trucks need the suicide lane!! During the daytime they pull into our parking lot, which will be completely demolished for a sidewalk. At night time they have to back up and block both lanes of traffic to back in on oak grove Ave. Where our deliveries go. am asking for change and action to happen immediately. Maybe not today but definitely before they build it. Please help. Monique Howard is the manager at our store. She doesn't like to make waves, but when - see how much it's gonna impact our customers, our business, and our deliveries, I am not afraid to say something. Thank you for your time and consideration. hope you can help come to a compromise in this matter. Sincerely Lisa Crouchley. If you would like to talk more about it, please shoot me an email or call me." N COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES Council Member Schaefer reported on traveling to Washington, D.C. to attend Cap-to-Cap for meetings with legislators and White House staff. He met with Assemblyman Josh Hoover. He attended the Sacramento Valley Manufacturers Alliance (SVMA) High School Manufacturing Challenge. He reported on attending a Sacramento Regional Transit Board meeting. He attended a Sacramento Area Council of Governments meeting. Due to the loss of her voice, Council Member Middleton requested City Clerk Van read her written comments, which are attached to these minutes. Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff provided a report from the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board meeting. She attended Cap-to-Cap and reported on advocacy efforts and policy briefings. Mayor Karpinski-Costa provided a report on the Education Committee 2x2 meeting with San Juan Unified School District. She attended the Sacramento Valley Manufacturers Alliance (SVMA) High School Page 3 of7 Printed on Recycled Paper Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Manufacturing Challenge. She attended the Area 10 Sylvan Old Auburn Road (SOAR) meeting. She enjoyed attending the Citrus Heights istorical Society's presentation on the Roseville Railyard Explosions. She delivered a Certificate of Recognition to the new Mathnasium location. She hosted Monday with the Mayor. She reported on attending a meeting of the Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo). She attended and presented at the Spirit of San Juan Awards. She participated in Yoga in the Park at Van Maren Park. She reported on attending a meeting of the Sacramento Area Sewer District and announced the "Walk on the Wildside" event on May 17. She attended a budget briefing with City staff. She provided an update on West Nile Virus monitoring and infections (non-human) to date. ÇONSENT CALENDAR 6. SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 26, 2025 and Regular Meeting of April 9, 2025 7. 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 March 31, 2025. 8. SUBJECT: Amendment to On-Call Median Fence Repair Services for Auburn Blvd at Greenback Lane STAFF REPORT: R. Cave /L. Blomquist RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-023, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment with Crusader Fence for Median Fence Repair Services for Auburn Boulevard at Greenback Lane 9. SUBJECT: Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Protection Project, Award of Professional Engineering Services Agreement STAFF REPORT: R. Cave/L. Blomquist / D. Kehrer RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-024, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for professional services with CWE for the Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Protection Project 10. SUBJECT: Police Department Emergency Communications Center Remodel - Award of Contract STAFF REPORT: R. Cave /C. Cotrell / B. Panell RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-025, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Molokai Electric, LLC, for construction of the Police Department Emergency Communications Center Remodel Project ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez- Taff, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 6,7 7, 8, 9 and 10. Page 4 of7 Printed on Recycled Paper Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, May 14, 2025 AYES: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinsk-Costa NOES: None ABSENT: Nelson PUBLIC HEARING 11. SUBJECT: 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Funding STAFF REPORT: A. Turcotte / M. Wells / C. Kinnan RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-026, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Accepting 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Funds in Accordance with State Requirements Police Commander Michael Wells provided a presentation. He noted that the grant requires a public hearing, and the funds are used to augment public safety expenditures. He stated that the funds must be used for law enforcement activities, including equipment needs, and the $21,318 awarded must be expended by September 30, 2025. He reported that the Police Department plans to use the funds to purchase and replace outdated portable radios, and there are no matching fund requirements. Mayor Karpinski-Costa opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. Hearing no public comment, she closed the public hearing. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by' Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-026 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Accepting 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Funds in Accordance with State Requirements. AYES: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa NOES: None ABSENT: Nelson REGULAR CALENDAR 12. SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) regarding coordination of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding applications for Sacramento County STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / M. Poole RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-027, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sacramento Transportation Authority and Member Agencies Regarding Coordination of State Transportation Improvement Program Funding Applications and Communication on the Federal Funding Program (Sacramento County) General Services Director Cave provided information and clarification on the item and responded to City Council questions. ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff, seconded by Council Member Schaefer, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-027, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sacramento Page 5 of7 Printed onk Recycled Paper Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Transportation Authority and Member Agencies Regarding Coordination of State Transportation Improvement Program Funding Applications and Communication on the Federal Funding Program (Sacramento County). 13. SUBJECT: Ordinance Making Administrative Amendments to Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 22 - Businesses, Article IV. - Short-term Rental Business License, Section 22-453 STAFF REPORT: A. Van RECOMMENDATION: Introduce for a First Reading, read by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2025-002, An Ordinance of the City of Citrus Heights amending Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 22 - Businesses, Article IV. - Short-term Rental Business License, Section 22-453 City Clerk Van explained that this item is simply to correct ai typographical error in the eligibility date listed in Chapter 22, Section 22 (Short-term Rental Business License) oft the Citrus Heights Municipal Code to make it consistent with the date listed in Section 106 (Zoning). The date should be listed as January 1, 2020. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff, the City Council introduced for al First Reading, read by title only and waived the full reading of Ordinance No. 2025-002, An Ordinance of the City of Citrus Heights amending Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 22 - Businesses, Article IV. - Short-term Rental Business License, Section 22-453. AYES: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa NOES: None ABSENT: Nelson DEPARTMENT REPORTS None. CITY MANAGER ITEMS City Manager Feeney provided a presentation. He expressed gratitude to volunteers and staff for the Chip-In Day Earth Day event. He reported that Citrus Heights has earned the Tree City USA designation for the 7th year in a row. He discussed the Big Day of Service scheduled for May 17 and encouraged sign-ups. He highlighted a Proclamation signed by Mayor Karpinski-Costa that commemorated Public Service Recognition Week. He noted that a new City events Save the Date mailer has been distributed. He provided an update on the Sunrise Boulevard Resurfacing Project and thanked the Council for their support of the City's pavement strategies. He announced a Shop Local marketing campaign in support of local businesses during the Auburn Boulevard Phase 2 Construction Project. City Council questions followed. It was noted that there will be no Family Fun Day this year, and staff will provide information in the future about a possible alternative event. ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDAI ITEMS None. Page 6 of7 Printed on Recycled Paper Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, May 14, 2025 CLOSED SESSION 14. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(4)(d) 1 case The City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Community Development Director and Economic Development & Community Engagement Director participated in the closed session. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION There was no reportable action from closed session. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Karpinski-Costa adjourned the regular meeting at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dux &r Amy Van, Citydierk Page 7of7 Printed on Recycled Paper Cap-to-Cap 2025 - Public Safety Committee Update Councilmember Porsche Middleton Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in the 2025 Cap-to-Cap program as a member of the Public Safety Committee, where we met with members of Congress and federal agencies to advocate for enhanced public safety resources for our region. Our focus was on three key issue areas: 1. Regional Federal Programs We urged Congress to fully fund programs that support our first responders and strengthen emergency preparedness, including: AFG and SAFER grants for fire equipment, hiring, and training. COPS Hiring Program to expand our law enforcement capacity. Mobile Crisis Response Teams to address mental health emergencies. Urban Search & Rescue and Homeland Security programs that protect both rural and urban communities. These programs directly impact our local ability to respond to disasters, address fentanyl, and improve community safety. 2. Emerging Technology and Public Safety We advocated for responsible integration of tools like drones, Al, and cyber protections by: Supporting federal policy frameworks that balance innovation with ethics and transparency. Requesting training and certification standards for UAS in law enforcement use. Promoting tech solutions that support community policing and reduce operational risk. These technologies can enhance our emergency response and improve officer safety while maintaining public trust. 3. First Responder Health & Wellness We emphasized that our public safety professionals need more than just gear-they need support. We pushed for federal funding for mental health programs, including peer support and crisis intervention. Advocated for passage of the HERO Act and other bipartisan legislation to provide PTSD treatment and trauma services. Highlighted the link between first responder wellness and public safety outcomes for the entire community- 4. Relevance to Citrus Heights These discussions directly affect our city's ability to compete for funding, respond to public health and safety challenges, and protect our residents and businesses. Continued engagement at the federal level ensures we are not only reacting to challenges, but proactively shaping solutions that work for our community.