Citrus Heights public meetings in 2022

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The December 22, 2022 regular meeting of the Citrus Heights City Council is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: January 12, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 6360 Fountain Square Drive

Citrus Heights Planning Commission Meetings

The Citrus Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to subdivide a 4.15-acre parcel at 7975 Twin Oaks into three lots, each meeting the one-acre minimum. No development is proposed on the new parcels at this time, but the tentative map shows potential footprints for future homes. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA as a minor land division. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 28, 2022, and public comment periods.

• Public hearing on parcel map PLN-22-12 for 7975 Twin Oaks to subdivide into three lots
• Existing residence and buildings to remain as Parcel 3; two new parcels created
• Project categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions)
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes for September 28, 2022
• Public comment allowed on agenda and non-agenda items, with 3-minute speaking limit

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The Citrus Heights City Council will certify the November 8, 2022 election results, swear in newly elected members, and select a mayor and vice mayor. The agenda also includes several consent items such as approving minutes, continuing remote meetings, and authorizing a Tree City USA application, plus public hearings on fire prevention and a resolution for infrastructure financing for the Sunrise Tomorrow Project.

• Certification of November 8, 2022 election results
• Swearing in of newly elected council members and selection of mayor and vice mayor
• Resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361
• Ordinance amending fire prevention and protection code (second reading)
• Resolution authorizing up to $200,000 for infrastructure financing strategies for Sunrise Tomorrow Project

The City Council certified the November 8, 2022, election results and swore in three new members. The council then appointed a new Mayor and Vice Mayor and approved several resolutions regarding city infrastructure and grants.

• Certified November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election results (5-0)
• Appointed Tim Schaefer as Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed Bret Daniels as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-014 amending fire prevention and protection codes (5-0)
• Approved spending up to $200,000 for Sunrise Tomorrow Project infrastructure strategies (5-0)
• Authorized application for REAP 2.0 Higher Impact Transformative grant (5-0)
• Approved continued remote meetings per AB 361 and Tree City USA application (5-0)
• Approved AB 1600 fee report and TDA claim authorizations (5-0)

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for November 24, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: December 8, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 6360 Fountain Square Drive

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The Citrus Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several consent items and public hearings. Key actions include adopting ordinances for a zoning overlay at Sunrise MarketPlace and regulating shopping carts, as well as approving a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361. The council will also consider issuing an RFP for a grants strategy and amending fire prevention codes.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-011 adding Sunrise MarketPlace Overlay District to zoning code
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-012 regulating shopping carts
• Resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361
• Authorize RFP for consultant to create comprehensive grants strategy
• Introduce ordinance amending fire prevention and protection chapter

The City Council approved a $10,000 grant to bring a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Wall Memorial to Rusch Park in March 2023. The council also adopted a shopping cart ordinance and a zoning overlay for Sunrise MarketPlace. Several ordinances regarding fire prevention and cable television were introduced for first reading.

• Approved $10,000 History and Arts Grant for The Wall That Heals project (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-012 regulating shopping carts (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-011 for Sunrise MarketPlace Zoning Overlay District (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-111 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-112 amending the salary table (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-113 for six-month strategic planning objectives (4-0)
• Authorized RFP for consultant support for a comprehensive grants strategy (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2022-014 amending fire prevention and protection codes (3-0)

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The Citrus Heights City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session for labor negotiations with unrepresented employees. The public comment period is open, but the main action item is the closed session discussion.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for unrepresented employees
• Public comment period for residents

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The Citrus Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and regular calendar items. Key actions include introducing a zoning overlay for Sunrise MarketPlace, adopting updated building codes, approving the 2023 CDBG Action Plan, establishing an underground utility district on Auburn Boulevard, and considering a shopping cart ordinance. The council will also review financial updates and consider using ARPA funds for IT upgrades.

• Introduce Ordinance adding Sunrise MarketPlace Overlay Zone to zoning map
• Adopt 2022 building codes (California Building, Residential, Electrical, etc.)
• Approve 2023 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and HUD funding
• Establish Auburn Boulevard Underground Utility District between Sylvan Corners and northern city limits
• Authorize release of $154,565.44 reimbursement to California C&S Properties for Stock Ranch Commercial Center

The City Council introduced a new zoning overlay for Sunrise MarketPlace and a shopping cart regulation ordinance. The council also approved several infrastructure projects, building code updates, and a contract for investment management services.

• Introduced Sunrise MarketPlace Zoning Overlay Ordinance No. 2022-011 (5-0)
• Introduced Shopping Cart Ordinance No. 2022-012 with edits on disposal and impound limits (5-0)
• Approved 2022 California building and electrical codes via Ordinance No. 2022-010 (5-0)
• Approved 2023 CDBG Action Plan funding for five non-profits (5-0)
• Established Auburn Boulevard Underground Utility District (5-0)
• Approved contract with Chandler Asset Management, Inc. for investment services (5-0)
• Authorized ARPA funds for IT projects and a contract with Tyler Technologies (5-0)
• Approved $154,565.44 reimbursement to California C&S Properties (5-0)

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The Citrus Heights City Council is holding a special meeting and strategic planning retreat to review the past six-month goal period and establish objectives for November 2022 to May 2023. The retreat includes public comment periods, a SWOT analysis, and group work to set priorities. Staff will report on progress of the Focus Area Work Plan and recommend next steps.

• Review of six-month strategic objectives from May 2022 and setting new goals for November 2022–May 2023
• Discussion of Shopping Cart Ordinance, to be considered by Council on October 27, 2022
• Update on Caltrans maintenance agreement for cleanup at Antelope and I-80 Interchange and Auburn Blvd off-ramp
• Deployment of Beautification Crew by early November
• RFP for Infrastructure Financing Strategies to be awarded in early November

The City Council participated in a strategic planning session to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Staff will develop timelines and responsible parties for the brainstormed priority objectives. A staff report and resolution will be presented at the November 2022 meeting.

• Conducted group work sessions to discuss six-month priority setting objectives

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The Citrus Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting with several consent items, public hearings, and regular calendar items. Key actions include adopting resolutions for continued remote meetings, accepting a DUI/STEP grant, and amending the municipal code for utilities and building regulations. The council will also hear public testimony on the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and consider a roadway restriping strategy and sound wall repair options.

• Adopt resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361
• Accept Office of Traffic Safety DUI/STEP Grant PT23021
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 98 (Utilities) of Municipal Code
• First reading of ordinance adopting 2022 California building codes (Chapter 18)
• Public hearing on 2023 CDBG Action Plan and funding recommendations

The City Council held a public hearing on the 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan and funding recommendations, then voted unanimously to continue final action to the October 27, 2022 meeting. The council also adopted resolutions for continued remote meetings, updated Planning Commission rules, accepted a DUI/STEP grant, and approved a Prohousing Resolution amendment. Additionally, the council introduced ordinances to establish an underground utility district and adopt updated building codes.

• Continued CDBG 2023 Action Plan public hearing to Oct. 27 meeting (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-099 for continued remote meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-100 updating Planning Commission rules and meeting time (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-101 accepting OTS DUI/STEP grant (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-102 authorizing Prohousing Designation Program application (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-103 accepting $23,593 JAG grant for police tablets (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-009 amending Chapter 98 to establish underground utility districts (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-010 adopting 2022 California building codes (5-0)

Citrus Heights Planning Commission Meetings

The Citrus Heights Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a tentative parcel map to split a 5-acre parcel at 7804 Greenback Lane for Raising Cane's, and a zoning code amendment to create an overlay zone at Sunrise MarketPlace that would prohibit certain auto-oriented uses like gas stations and car washes. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 10, 2022 meeting and take public comments.

• Public hearing: Raising Cane's parcel map (PLN-22-14) to split 5-acre parcel into 4.12 and 0.88 acres at 7804 Greenback Lane
• Public hearing: Zoning Code Amendment (PLN-22-22) to establish Sunrise MarketPlace Overlay Zone prohibiting gas stations, car washes, and vehicle services/repair
• Consent calendar: Approval of minutes for August 10, 2022
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items

The commission approved a tentative parcel map to split a 5-acre lot at 7804 Greenback Lane into two parcels for an existing Raising Cane's restaurant. It also recommended the City Council adopt a zoning code amendment creating an overlay district that would prohibit auto-focused uses like gas stations and car washes at Sunrise MarketPlace. Both items passed with no opposition.

• Approved tentative parcel map for Raising Cane's at 7804 Greenback Lane (5-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt CEQA exemption for Sunrise MarketPlace overlay zone (4-0, one recusal)
• Recommended City Council adopt ordinance adding overlay district to zoning code (4-0, one recusal)

Neighborhood Area 2 & 6 CHATS Rusch Park and Sunrise Ranch

This is the monthly general meeting of the Sunrise Ranch (Area 6) and Rusch Park (Area 2) neighborhood associations. The agenda includes a crime data report, presentations from Parks and Recreation and a police drone pilot demonstration, and discussions on neighborhood improvement applications, welcome sign replacement, and holiday family participation. The meeting is largely informational and organizational, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Crime data report from Impact Detective
• Presentation by Dave Mitchell, Sunrise Parks and Recreation
• CHPD drone pilot demonstration by Mike Rutledge
• Neighborhood Improvement Partnership Applications for FY 2022-23
• Collecting old glasses and hearing aids for Lions Club

Neighborhood Area 10 Sylvan Old Auburn Road

The Sylvan Old Auburn Road Neighborhood Association (Area 10) is holding its monthly meeting with two speakers: an annual update from the local water district and a presentation from the Citrus Heights Police Impact Team on area stats and topics of interest. The meeting is a community gathering with pizza, cookies, and beverages.

• Annual update from Water District by Lea Park-Kim and team
• CH Police Impact Team presentation on Area 10 (SOAR) stats
• Meeting at Community Clubhouse, 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider several resolutions including a cost of living adjustment for unrepresented employees. The agenda also includes discussions on pavement restoration strategies and the Community Projects Grant Program.

• 3% cost of living adjustment and 3% one-time payment for full time unrepresented employees
• Community Projects Grant Program guidelines and American Rescue Plan Act funding allocation
• Citywide pavement restoration strategies
• Potential Annexation Work Plan review
• Resolution for continued remote meetings via telephonic participation

The City Council approved the Community Projects Grant Program guidelines and allocated $50,000 from American Rescue Plan Act funding for a pilot program launching in early 2023. Council also directed staff to pursue annexation discussions for four areas and supported a pavement restoration strategy focusing 50% of funds on arterial and collector streets. Consent calendar items including remote meeting authorization and employee compensation adjustments were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Community Projects Grant Program with $50K ARPA allocation (5-0)
• Directed staff to pursue annexation discussions for Greenback Gateway, Roseville Pointe, Dewey Drive/Celtic Cross, and Fair Oaks Blvd/Madison Ave
• Supported pavement restoration strategy: 50% of funds to arterials/collectors
• Adopted Resolution 2022-093 for continued remote meetings (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-094 updating Conflict of Interest Code (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-096 updating Mission Square plan coordinator (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-097 updating LAIF officers (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-095: 3% COLA + 3% one-time payment for unrepresented employees (5-0)

Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN

This is a community event, not a formal city council meeting. Residents can meet and question candidates for Citrus Heights City Council District 2 and San Juan Unified School District Board District 5. The event includes moderated questions and informal meet-and-greet sessions.

• Meet and greet with candidates for City Council District 2
• Meet and greet with candidates for San Juan Unified School District, District 5
• Moderated question session from 7:15 pm to 8:30 pm
• Event held at Foundation Christian Church, 7800 Wonder Road, Citrus Heights

Neighborhood Area 5 Park Oaks

The Park Oaks Neighborhood Area 5 meeting will feature updates from a Citrus Heights Police Department sergeant on crime statistics and from a California American Water representative. The group will also hear the treasurer's report and discuss logistics like meeting start times and a food gift card drawing.

• CHPD update on Area 5 crime stats
• California American Water update
• Treasurer's report
• Discussion on starting meetings at 6 or 6:30 pm
• Drawing for food gift card

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The regular meeting of the Citrus Heights City Council scheduled for September 8, 2022, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2022.

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding zoning code updates and setback abandonments. The agenda also includes discussions on a community block party trailer program and an agreement for the Auburn Oaks affordable senior housing project.

• Ordinance No. 2022-007: Zoning Code updates for affordable housing incentives
• Ordinance No. 2022-008: Abandonment of a 25-foot setback on thirty parcels in Larchmont Rosewood Subdivision
• Approval of the Citrus Heights Community Block Party Trailer Program
• Memorandum of Understanding with The Life Foundation for Auburn Oaks at 7501 Sunrise Boulevard

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2022-092 authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Life Foundation for the Auburn Oaks affordable senior housing project at 7501 Sunrise Boulevard. The council also approved the Community Block Party Trailer Program, adopted zoning code updates, and approved abandonment of a 25-foot setback on 30 parcels in the Larchmont Rosewood Subdivision. Mayor Middleton was designated as voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-092 authorizing MOU with Life Foundation for Auburn Oaks affordable senior housing (5-0)
• Approved Citrus Heights Community Block Party Trailer Program (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-007 amending Zoning Code for affordable housing incentives (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-008 abandoning 25-foot setback on 30 parcels in Larchmont Rosewood Subdivision (5-0)
• Designated Mayor Middleton as voting delegate for League of California Cities Annual Conference (5-0)

Neighborhood Area 2 & 6 CHATS Rusch Park and Sunrise Ranch

This is a joint neighborhood association meeting for Areas 2 and 6 in Citrus Heights. Attendees will hear from the Sayonara Center director about the center's success and from Mayor Porsche Middleton about her vision for the city. The meeting includes a social hour and a request for donations of snacks or sports equipment for the center's children.

• Presentation by Julie Habeeb, Sayonara Center Director, on the center's success
• Mayor Porsche Middleton will share her vision for Citrus Heights
• Donation drive for Sayonara Center: individually packaged snacks, 4-square balls, basketballs

Neighborhood Area 10 Sylvan Old Auburn Road

The Sylvan Old Auburn Road Neighborhood Association (SOAR) is holding its monthly meeting. The featured speaker is Councilmember/Vice-Mayor Tim Schaeffer, who will discuss current city matters. The meeting includes social time and refreshments.

• Speaker: Councilmember Tim Schaeffer on 'What's Up in Citrus Heights'
• Meeting at Community Clubhouse, 7521 Community Drive
• Monthly meeting on 4th Monday, 6:30-8:00 pm

Neighborhood Area 5 Park Oaks

The Park Oaks Neighborhood Area 5 (PONA) is holding its regular meeting, with the main item being a presentation by City Project Manager Hunter Young to seek input on the San Juan Avenue Complete Street Project. The group will also hear the Treasurer's Report and discuss other business, including a possible merger with Neighborhood Areas 3 and 4, changing meeting times, and filling vacant officer positions.

• San Juan Avenue Complete Street Project input session
• Treasurer's Report
• Discussion of merger with NA 3 & 4
• Discussion of changing meeting start time to 6 or 6:30 PM
• Vacant Secretary and VP positions

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will meet for a special session regarding real property negotiations at 7501 Sunrise Boulevard. The regular meeting includes discussions on park playground expansions, the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail project, and various zoning code updates.

• Real property negotiation for 7501 Sunrise Boulevard
• Expansion of C-Bar-C Park Playground up to $150,000
• Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail Project funding and contracts
• Zoning Code updates regarding affordable housing incentives
• Abandonment of setbacks in Larchmont Rosewood Subdivision

The City Council approved all six resolutions for the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail project, including use of park impact fees, a SACOG loan, and contracts for construction and services. The Council also introduced ordinances for zoning code updates and a setback abandonment, and declined to join a regional building electrification MOU. All votes were unanimous, with Council Member Bruins recused from the trail item.

• Approved Resolution 2022-086: $75,000 park impact fees for Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail (4-0, Bruins recused)
• Approved Resolution 2022-087: SACOG loan for trail construction (4-0, Bruins recused)
• Approved Resolution 2022-088: Contract with Central Valley Engineering & Asphalt (4-0, Bruins recused)
• Approved Resolution 2022-090: Construction management contract with Coastland Civil Engineering (4-0, Bruins recused)
• Approved Resolution 2022-091: Amendment No. 7 with GHD, Inc. for construction support (4-0, Bruins recused)
• Approved Resolution 2022-092: Agreement with Sacramento Tree Foundation (4-0, Bruins recused)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-007: Zoning code updates for Density Bonus Law (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-008: Abandonment of 25-foot setback in Larchmont Rosewood (5-0)

Citrus Heights Planning Commission Meetings

The Citrus Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to amend a previously approved project for Calvary Cemetery by moving the future maintenance facility from the north to the south side of the property. The commission will also discuss updates to its rules and regulations. The agenda includes consent items and public comment periods.

• Public hearing on Calvary Cemetery maintenance facility relocation (File # PLN-22-04) at 7101 Verner Ave, including a 6,000+ sf maintenance building and 1,500 sf garage
• Discussion of Planning Commission Rules and Regulations update
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2022 meeting

The Citrus Heights Planning Commission approved a use permit and design review modification for Calvary Cemetery to relocate its maintenance facility from the north to the south side of the property at 7101 Verner Ave. The approval includes construction of a 6,000+ sq ft maintenance building and a 1,500 sq ft garage, subject to conditions. The commission also approved the minutes from July 13, 2022, and reviewed proposed updates to the Planning Commission handbook with no changes.

• Approved minutes for July 13, 2022 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-07, finding CEQA exemption for Calvary Cemetery project (6-0)
• Approved Use Permit and Design Review Permit Modification for Calvary Cemetery at 7101 Verner Ave (6-0)

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider several landscape maintenance assessment levies for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. Additionally, the council may approve an agreement with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council and authorize a request for proposals for the Sunrise Tomorrow Development Plan.

• Agreement with Greater Sacramento Economic Council not to exceed $35,124
• Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 98-01, 98-02, and 03-01 assessments
• Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 97-01 assessment
• Citrus Heights Lighting Assessment District levy
• Real property negotiations for 7501 Sunrise Boulevard

The City Council approved a $35,124 agreement with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council for FY 2022-2023, authorized an RFP for infrastructure financing strategies for the Sunrise Tomorrow Development Plan, and adopted several resolutions levying landscape and lighting assessments for FY 2022/2023. All votes were unanimous except for the landscape assessment resolutions, which passed 4-1 with Council Member Daniels dissenting.

• Approved $35,124 agreement with Greater Sacramento Economic Council (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to issue RFP for infrastructure financing strategies (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-077 for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 98-01 (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-078 for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 98-02 (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-079 for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 03-01 (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-080 for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 97-01 (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-081 for Lighting Assessment District (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including minutes and PLHA resolution (5-0)

Neighborhood Area 2 & 6 CHATS Rusch Park and Sunrise Ranch

The Sunrise Ranch (Area 6) and Rusch Park (Area 2) neighborhood associations hold their monthly general meeting. The agenda includes a presentation on mosquito control, discussion of the Neighborhood Improvement Partnership applications for FY 2022-23, and research into replacing Area 6 welcome signs that are turning dark. The meeting is largely routine with no major decisions or votes listed.

• Presentation by Yolo-Mosquito Vector Control on mosquito growth and control
• Discussion of Neighborhood Improvement Partnership Applications for FY 2022-23
• Research into replacing Area 6 welcome signs that are turning dark
• Collecting old glasses and hearing aids for Lions Club distribution
• August 23 speaker: Mayor Porsche Middleton

Neighborhood Area 10 Sylvan Old Auburn Road

This is the monthly meeting of the Sylvan Old Auburn Road Neighborhood Association (Neighborhood #10) in Citrus Heights. The main item is a presentation by Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa on the topic 'What's the Buzz – A Mosquito Update.' The agenda is otherwise limited to social time, food, and general neighborhood information.

• Speaker: Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa on 'What's the Buzz – A Mosquito Update'
• Meeting at 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
• Monthly meeting on 4th Monday, 6:30–8:00 pm

Neighborhood Area 5 Park Oaks

The Park Oaks Neighborhood Area 5 (PONA) is holding its monthly meeting. The main agenda item is a presentation from Republic Services about an organic composting program. The group will also hear a treasurer's report and discuss other business, including a Sunday Funday event and open volunteer positions.

• Republic Services organic composting program presentation
• Treasurer's report
• Sunday Funday event on Sept 25, 11am-4pm, free
• Discussion of August meeting
• Need for Secretary and VP volunteers

Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN

The CHASEN Area 7/8/9 neighborhood association is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes a police crime statistics report, a planning department review of a zoning project, and election of officers. Committee reports cover benches on Old Auburn Trail, National Night Out, and community development.

• Police/Crime statistics report for the area and Citrus Heights
• Planning Department review of a zoning project by Casey Kempenaar
• Election of officers: Vice President, Treasurer, 2 Directors
• Benches on Old Auburn Trail project report
• National Night Out on 8/2/2022

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider several annual updates for landscape maintenance and lighting assessment districts. Additionally, the council will review a new fire capital facilities impact fee ordinance and a professional services agreement for the Old Auburn Road Complete Streets Project.

• Initiate proceedings for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 98-01, 98-02, and 03-01
• Initiate proceedings for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 97-01
• Update the Citrus Heights Lighting Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
• Award professional engineering services agreement to GHD, Inc. for Old Auburn Road Complete Streets Project (Phase 1)
• Second reading of Fire Capital Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance No. 2022-006

The City Council adopted a Fire Capital Facilities Development Impact Fee (Resolution 2022-073) and approved the second reading of the Fire Capital Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance (2022-006). It also approved consent items including the Old Auburn Road Complete Streets engineering contract with GHD, Inc., and initiated proceedings for lighting and landscape maintenance assessment districts. The council confirmed delinquent solid waste charges for collection on the property tax roll.

• Adopted Fire Capital Facilities Development Impact Fee Resolution 2022-073 (3-1, Schaefer no)
• Approved Fire Capital Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance 2022-006 (consent)
• Approved engineering services contract with GHD, Inc. for Old Auburn Road Complete Streets Phase 1 (consent)
• Initiated proceedings for Lighting Assessment District FY 2022/23 (consent)
• Initiated proceedings for Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 98-01, 98-02, 03-01 (4-1, Daniels no)
• Initiated proceedings for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 97-01 (4-1, Daniels no)
• Confirmed delinquent solid waste charges and ordered collection on property tax roll (4-0)
• Approved remote meetings resolution and other consent items (4-0)

Citrus Heights Planning Commission Meetings

The Citrus Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a design review and tree permit for a 27-unit apartment complex at 6031 Sunrise Vista Drive, and will review updates to the Zoning Code for state density bonus compliance. The commission will also determine General Plan consistency for a surplus parcel at 7346 Cross Drive owned by the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District. The agenda includes consent items, public comment, and a discussion on meeting start time.

• Public hearing: Design Review Permit and Tree Permit for 27-unit apartment complex at 6031 Sunrise Vista Drive (PLN-21-01)
• Review of Zoning Code Density Bonus Update for state compliance (PLN-22-16)
• General Plan consistency determination for surplus parcel at 7346 Cross Drive (PLN-22-15)
• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2022

The Citrus Heights Planning Commission approved a Design Review Permit, Tree Permit, and CEQA exemption for a 27-unit apartment complex at 6031 Sunrise Vista Drive, all by a 6-0 vote with one absence. The Commission also recommended the City Council adopt a Zoning Code update for State Density Bonus compliance and approved a General Plan consistency determination for the disposition of 7346 Cross Drive by the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District.

• Approved Design Review Permit for 27-unit apartment complex at 6031 Sunrise Vista Drive (6-0)
• Approved Tree Permit for removal of 3 protected trees (48 inches dbh) at 6031 Sunrise Vista Drive (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-07 finding project categorically exempt from CEQA (6-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Zoning Code Density Bonus Update ordinance (6-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt CEQA exemption for Zoning Code update (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-06 for General Plan consistency at 7346 Cross Drive (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2022 (6-0)

Neighborhood Area 2 & 6 CHATS Rusch Park and Sunrise Ranch

This is a joint neighborhood association meeting for Areas 2 and 6 in Citrus Heights. Speakers include SMUD on upcoming resident impacts, the Citrus Heights Planning Department on a zoning overlay project, and IMPACT Detectives on Area 6 and Area 2 crime statistics. Attendees are invited to donate old eyeglasses to the Lions Club.

• SMUD presentation on impacts to residents in coming months
• Citrus Heights Planning Department discussing a zoning overlay project
• IMPACT Detectives presenting Area 6 and Area 2 crime statistics
• Eyeglass donation drive for Lions Club

The meeting included presentations from SMUD on its 2030 carbon-free energy vision and from the Citrus Heights Planning Department on a proposed zoning overlay for Sunrise Marketplace. No formal votes were taken; the groups discussed community input on the overlay and plans for NIP funding applications for new welcome signs.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Donna, second by Oleg)
• Directors researching replacement of Area 6 welcome signs and will apply for Neighborhood Improvement Project funds
• Discussed zoning overlay for Sunrise Marketplace; comments to be sent to Planning Department
• Planned participation in National Night Out on August 2, 2022 at C Bar C with Areas 7, 8, 9
• Introduced proposed new bylaws for feedback

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council approved multiple impact fee updates, including affordable housing, multimodal, park, and fire fees, with some votes split. It also approved a $25,000 grant to Royal Stage for a performing arts venue at Sunrise Mall, allocated $134,950 in community support funding to five nonprofits, and adopted budget amendments and police equipment purchases. All actions were approved as recorded.

• Adopted affordable housing impact fee update (4-1, Daniels no)
• Adopted multimodal impact fee update (4-1, Daniels no)
• Adopted park impact fee update with 20% annual increase for 5 years (4-1, Daniels no)
• Adopted fire capital facilities impact fee study (4-1, Schaefer no)
• Introduced ordinance for fire capital facilities impact fee (4-1, Schaefer no)
• Approved $25,000 Economic Development Grant to Royal Stage (5-0)
• Approved $134,950 in Community Support Funding allocations (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2022-23 budget amendments and appropriations limit (5-0)

Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN

This is the regular monthly meeting of the Citrus Heights Area 7/8/9 CHASEN neighborhood association. The agenda includes police crime statistics, committee reports on local trail projects and city planning, a presentation by SMUD on its Zero Carbon initiative, and planning for National Night Out and upcoming meetings.

• Police/crime statistics for the area and Citrus Heights
• Arcade Cripple Creek Trail Project update
• Benches on Old Auburn Trail project
• SMUD Zero Carbon initiative presentation
• National Night Out on 8/2/2022

Neighborhood Area 5 Park Oaks

The Park Oaks Neighborhood Area 5 (PONA) is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes presentations from a CHPD Impact Team representative and a homelessness navigator, plus the treasurer's report and discussion of a park cleanup event. The group will also discuss changing the meeting start time and filling vacant officer positions.

• CHPD Impact Team representative presentation
• CH Navigator Gabriella Yost on homelessness and Q&A
• San Juan Park Cleanup event on Sat. June 18, 10am
• Treasurer's report
• Discussion on vacant Secretary and VP positions

Citrus Heights Collaborative

The body is meeting to receive presentations on food recovery efforts and service updates. Members will also provide roundtable updates. The July 8, 2022 meeting is cancelled for summer break.

• Organics Edible Food Recovery Efforts update by R3 Consulting Group
• Sunrise Christian Food Ministry Food Recovery Efforts update
• The Glass Slipper service update

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a special meeting for security training and a regular meeting to discuss municipal elections and city planning. Key items include a proposed amendment to the General Plan Safety Element and a resolution regarding a sports wagering initiative.

• Proposed amendment to include the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in the General Plan Safety Element (PLN-22-07)
• Resolution to call a General Municipal Election for November 8, 2022
• Resolution to include the city in the Article 34 Affordable Housing Ballot Measure
• Proposed resolution opposing the 'California Sports Wagering Regulation and Unlawful Enforcement Act' Initiative 19-0029A1
• Resolution to continue authorizing remote telephonic meetings per AB 361

The Citrus Heights City Council voted 4-1 to change its regular meeting time from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m., effective July 14, to encourage public participation. It also unanimously adopted resolutions to continue remote meetings, call the November 8 general municipal election, acknowledge inclusion in the county's Article 34 affordable housing ballot measure, approve a General Plan amendment incorporating the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and oppose the California Sports Wagering Regulation and Unlawful Enforcement Act. The consent calendar was approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar items 4-7 (5-0): minutes, remote meetings resolution, election resolution, Article 34 housing measure acknowledgment
• Adopted General Plan amendment to include Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Changed regular meeting time to 6:00 p.m. (4-1, Miller dissenting)
• Adopted resolution opposing California Sports Wagering Regulation and Unlawful Enforcement Act (5-0)

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider several resolutions including stormwater expenditures and property declarations. The council is also scheduled to discuss the next increment of American Rescue Plan Act fund allocations.

• Authorization of stormwater funds for Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership
• Final acceptance of Bonita Way/Garry Oak Drive/Twin Oaks Avenue storm drain project
• Application to the 2022 California Prohousing Designation Program
• Declaration of vacant properties on Sayonara Drive as exempt surplus properties
• Adoption of Focus Area Strategic Planning Objectives

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2022-037, which formalizes the Focus Area Strategic Objectives for the remainder of the current three-year strategic plan term (through March 2024). The objectives cover four focus areas: community image, economic development, community connection, and infrastructure. The council also approved the consent calendar, including resolutions for stormwater expenditures, storm drain project completion, Prohousing designation application, and declaring surplus properties on Sayonara Drive. No public comments were made, and no items were denied or tabled.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-037 adopting Focus Area Strategic Objectives (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 4-8, including minutes, stormwater expenditures, storm drain project acceptance, Prohousing application, and surplus property declaration (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)

Neighborhood Area 2 & 6 CHATS Rusch Park and Sunrise Ranch

The Sunrise Ranch (Area 6) and Rusch Park (Area 2) neighborhood associations are holding a joint meeting with a social hour and presentations. The agenda includes a speaker on Citrus Heights code enforcement and a crime statistics update from IMPACT Detectives for both areas. Attendees are also invited to donate old eyeglasses to the Lions Club.

• Code enforcement presentation on Citrus Heights city codes
• Crime statistics update from IMPACT Detectives for Areas 6 and 2
• Eyeglass donation drive for Lions Club
• Meeting at Twin Oaks Baptist Church (Mariposa and Twin Oaks)

The meeting included reports from a police detective on crime trends and from code enforcement on compliance issues. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the group discussed researching replacement of Area 6 welcome signs and approved previous minutes and the treasurer's report.

• Approved previous meeting minutes with corrections (Donna 1st, Linda 2nd)
• Approved treasurer's report for Area 6 (Oleg 1st, Louie 2nd)
• Discussed researching replacement of Area 6 welcome signs with NIP and Area 6 funds

Neighborhood Area 10 Sylvan Old Auburn Road

The S.O.A.R. Neighborhood Association will host a meeting featuring presentations from the Citrus Heights Police Department, SMUD, and Jeannie Bruins. The agenda includes a crime update, a discussion on the SMUD 2030 Zero Carbon Plan, and a presentation on estate planning.

• CHPD crime update and Q&A
• SMUD 2030 Zero Carbon Plan presentation
• Estate Planning presentation by Jeannie Bruins

Neighborhood Area 5 Park Oaks

The Park Oaks Neighborhood Association (PONA) is meeting to conduct board elections and discuss POP officer positions. The meeting also features a guest speaker from SMUD.

• PONA Board of Directors elections
• Discussion regarding POP Officer positions
• Guest speaker presentation by SMUD

Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN

The CHASEN neighborhood group will review previous meeting minutes and the treasurer's report. The agenda includes updates on local bike events, the Arcade Cripple Creek Trail Project, and Sunrise Park District. A presentation by Citrus Heights Police Code Enforcement will cover reporting procedures.

• Review of April 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Update on Bike Event at Van Maren Park and Old Auburn Trail
• Arcade Cripple Creek Trail Project report
• Sunrise Park District project update
• Code Enforcement presentation regarding police reporting

The CHASEN Area 7/8/9 meeting approved the prior meeting's minutes and received reports on crime statistics, community projects, and code enforcement. No formal votes or policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Approved minutes from 3/15/2022 meeting
• Heard crime stats: traffic stops down from 257 to 152, citations down from 92 to 50
• Noted bids for Arcade Creek Trail going out this week
• Noted Auburn Trail benches expected soon
• Heard list of current development projects (e.g., Palm Auto expansion complete, Minnesota lot split approved)
• Heard code enforcement presentation covering rental violations and complaint process

Citrus Heights Collaborative

The meeting includes presentations regarding youth programming from the Sunrise Recreation and Park District and Sylvan Oaks Library. It also features a spotlight on the Citrus Heights Police Activities League and a discussion of volunteer opportunities through Just Serve.

• Sunrise Recreation and Park District Youth Programs presentation
• Sylvan Oaks Library Youth Programs presentation
• Just Serve volunteer opportunity presentation
• Citrus Heights Police Activities League spotlight

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will review a new ordinance regarding military equipment use for the police department. Additional items include a resolution to continue remote meetings during the state of emergency and an update on small business COVID recovery grants.

• Ordinance No. 2022-005: Military Equipment Use Policy for the Police Department
• Resolution to authorize continued remote 'telephonic' meetings per AB 361
• Presentation on Citrus Heights Small Business COVID Recovery Grant Program
• Proclamation of National Public Works Week (May 15-21, 2022)
• Proclamation of Building Safety Month (May)

The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included adopting a military equipment use policy for the police department, a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361, and the minutes from the April 28 meeting. They also received a report on the Small Business COVID Recovery Grant Program, which allocated $277,611 to 33 eligible businesses.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adopted consent calendar items 7-10, including minutes, remote meeting resolution, military equipment policy, and treasurer's report (4-0)
• Received and filed Quarterly Treasurer's Report for quarter ending March 31, 2022
• Received update on Small Business COVID Recovery Grant Program

Citrus Heights Planning Commission Meetings

The Citrus Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a use permit for an event center at 6240 San Juan Ave, and will also consider a General Plan amendment related to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and a consistency determination for disposing of 12 city-owned properties on Sayonara Drive. The consent calendar includes approval of the March 9, 2022 minutes.

• Use permit for 10,840 sq ft event center at 6240 San Juan Ave (max 200 occupants)
• General Plan amendment to reference Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for FEMA eligibility
• General Plan consistency review for disposal of 12 city-owned properties on Sayonara Drive
• Approval of March 9, 2022 meeting minutes

The Citrus Heights Planning Commission approved a use permit for the San Juan Event Center at 6240 San Juan Avenue, allowing conversion of a 10,840-square-foot retail space into an event hall for up to 200 people. The commission also recommended City Council approval of a General Plan amendment to reference the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and adopted a resolution for the disposition of 12 city-owned properties on Sayonara Drive. All decisions were approved unanimously with one absence.

• Approved use permit for San Juan Event Center at 6240 San Juan Ave (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-04 finding CEQA exemption for event center (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve General Plan amendment referencing Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-05 for Sayonara Drive property disposition (6-0)
• Approved minutes of March 9, 2022 (5-0)

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council is conducting a strategic planning retreat to review the city's mission, vision, and three-year goals. The body is discussing four key focus areas: community image, economic development, community connection, and infrastructure maintenance.

• Review of Three-Year Goals (2021-2024)
• Proposed Beautification Crew to maintain public right-of-way
• Proposed Chronic Nuisance Offender Program to prosecute repeat code violators
• Discussion of memorandum of agreement with Caltrans for cleanup and enforcement
• Evaluation of the Community Prosecutor Program

The Citrus Heights City Council held a special meeting on May 10, 2022, for a Strategic Planning Workshop. The workshop, facilitated by Marilyn Snider, resulted in an updated Strategic Plan including mission, vision, core values, three-year goals, and specific objectives for May-November 2022. No formal decisions were made; the plan is to be presented to the public at the May 26, 2022 meeting.

• Held Strategic Planning Workshop (no formal votes)
• Updated Strategic Plan with mission, vision, core values, and goals
• Set six-month objectives for May-November 2022
• Scheduled presentation of plan to public at May 26, 2022 meeting
• Scheduled next Strategic Planning Retreat for October 25, 2022

REACH Board Meetings

The REACH board of Citrus Heights is holding its regular monthly meeting. They will approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and discuss neighborhood association updates, including outreach at Sunrise Mall and setting a date for a park cleanup event. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business with no major decisions or financial actions listed.

• Approval of March 7th, 2022 minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Nomination of officers
• Update on Sunrise Mall and neighborhood association advertising
• Set final date for park cleanup event

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider a second reading of the fireworks regulation ordinance and a new military equipment policy for the police department. Additionally, the council will review contract amendments for the San Juan Avenue Complete Streets project and a decision regarding residential street resurfacing bids.

• Real property negotiations for 7794-7804 Sayonara Drive with Citrus Heights Water District
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2022-004 regarding fireworks regulation and enforcement
• Contract amendment for San Juan Ave. Complete Streets Project Phase 1 with Bennett Engineering Services, Inc.
• Rejection of all bids and authorization to re-bid for the 2022 Residential Street Resurfacing Project
• Introduction of a military equipment policy for the police department

Neighborhood Area 2 & 6 CHATS Rusch Park and Sunrise Ranch

The Sunrise Ranch (Area 6) and Rusch Park (Area 2) neighborhood associations are holding their monthly general meeting. The main item is a presentation by Citrus Heights Chief of Police Alex Turcotte, along with a crime report from Impact Detectives. The group will also discuss Neighborhood Improvement Partnership applications for FY 2022-23, approve previous minutes, and hear a treasurer's report.

• Presentation by Citrus Heights Chief of Police Alex Turcotte
• Impact Detective Report on crime events in Areas 2 and 6
• Discussion of Neighborhood Improvement Partnership applications for FY 2022-23
• Research into replacing Area 6 welcome signs that are turning dark
• Collecting old eyeglasses for Lions Club distribution

Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN

The meeting was informational, with no formal votes or decisions. The Citrus Heights Homeless Navigator, Gabriella Yost, presented an overview of her role and the local homeless population. Committee reports noted ongoing projects, including the Arcade Creek Trail and a gazebo repair date. The next meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2022.

• Approved minutes from 3/15/2022 meeting
• Treasurer's report noted balances: Area 7/8 $1165.27, Area 9 $1375.74
• No formal votes or policy decisions taken

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will review several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to business licenses for short-term rentals. The agenda also includes a discussion on drive-through facilities and the approval of a subdivision map.

• Amendment to Business License Ordinance regarding short-term rentals
• Approval of Final Subdivision Map and Improvement Agreement for Citrus Place Subdivision
• First reading of Fireworks Regulation and Enforcement Ordinance
• Discussion regarding drive-through facilities
• Resolution for continued remote meetings via telephonic access

Citrus Heights Collaborative

The meeting includes presentations from 2-1-1 Sacramento and the San Juan Unified School District McKinney-Vento Program Liaison. It also features a spotlight on the Citrus Heights Navigator Program and updates from collaborative members.

• Presentation by 2-1-1 Sacramento
• Presentation by San Juan Unified School District McKinney-Vento Program Liaison
• Spotlight on Citrus Heights Navigator Program

REACH Board Meetings

The REACH Board meeting includes discussions on Sunrise Mall NA advertising and a park clean-up event. The agenda also covers updates on inactive Neighborhood Associations and reviews of NIP projects.

• Update on dark NAs
• Updates on Sunrise Mall NA advertising
• Updates on NA Park Clean up event
• Review of neighborhood activities and NIP Projects

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will review a new map for five council districts and consider an ordinance regarding short-term rentals. Additional items include declaring surplus land on Sayonara Drive and authorizing payments for a revolving line of credit.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-002 describing five council districts
• Introduction of an ordinance amending municipal code regarding short-term rentals
• Declaration of surplus properties on Sayonara Drive
• Review of the 2021 Community Development Block Grant program year report
• Resolution to authorize payment of outstanding revolving line of credit balance

Neighborhood Area 2 & 6 CHATS Rusch Park and Sunrise Ranch

The meeting includes an Impact Detective report on crime events in Area 2 and Area 6. The agenda also features a presentation from the Citrus Heights City Manager and Republic Services regarding changes in collection.

• Impact Detective Report on crime events
• Presentation on changes in collection by Republic Services
• Discussion of Neighborhood Improvement Partnership Applications for FY 2022-23
• Research into replacement of Area 6 Welcome signs
• Collection of old glasses for Lions Club distribution

Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN

The meeting was primarily informational, with no formal votes or policy decisions. Attendees approved the prior meeting's minutes and heard from City Manager Ash Feeney, who outlined goals including building relationships, understanding infrastructure, and supporting growth. Committee reports covered ongoing projects like the Arcade Creek Trail and a gazebo repair, and the next meetings were announced.

• Approved minutes from 2/15/2022 meeting
• Heard presentation from City Manager Ash Feeney on goals
• Noted crime statistics: overall down, DUIs up
• Reported Arcade Creek Trail project progressing
• Scheduled gazebo repair at C-C for April
• Reserved C-C for National Night Out on August 2, 2022

Citrus Heights Collaborative

The Citrus Heights Collaborative is meeting to hear presentations on human services and quality of life. The session includes updates on senior volunteer programs and home rebuilding services. The City of Citrus Heights Planning Division will also discuss ADUs and permit-ready programs.

• Presentation on Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent Programs by Sacramento County Senior Volunteer Services
• Presentation on Rebuilding Together Sacramento Services
• Spotlight on ADUs and Permit-Ready Programs by the City of Citrus Heights Planning Division

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss future development on Sayonara Drive. The regular meeting includes a public hearing regarding the redistricting process and draft maps for five council districts.

• Discussion of future development on Sayonara Drive
• Zoning Code update (Ordinance No. 2022-001)
• Final acceptance of the 2021 Residential Street Resurfacing Project (City PN 45-21-002)
• Public hearing on redistricting process and five council district maps
• Resolution for police specific benefits for supervisor and manager classifications

The City Council held a study session on Sayonara Drive redevelopment options but took no action. During the regular meeting, the Council introduced Ordinance No. 2022-002 for first reading, adopting a map that keeps the five council districts unchanged, and approved the consent calendar including minutes, remote meeting resolution, street resurfacing acceptance, zoning code update, police benefits, and strategic planning update. No public comments were made during the redistricting hearing.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 2022-002 adopting five council districts map (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 5-10 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 24, 2022 meeting
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-019 for continued remote meetings
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-020 accepting 2021 Residential Street Resurfacing Project
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-001 (Zoning Code Update second reading)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-021 for police specific benefits
• Received and filed Strategic Planning Objectives Update

Citrus Heights Planning Commission Meetings

The Citrus Heights Planning Commission is meeting to consider several items, including a resolution honoring outgoing Chair Tom Scheeler, the annual General Plan progress report, and a determination that the sale of 12 city-owned properties along Sayonara Drive is consistent with the General Plan. The commission will also receive a training update on SB9 from the City Attorney. Public comment is invited on all agenda items.

• Resolution recognizing outgoing Planning Commission Chair Tom Scheeler
• General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2021
• Determination of General Plan consistency for disposition of 12 city-owned properties along Sayonara Drive
• SB9 update by City Attorney Alison Bremudez
• Planning Commissioners Academy announcement

REACH Board Meetings

The Residents Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights (REACH) is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine administrative actions, updates on advertising at Sunrise Mall and a park cleanup project, and neighborhood reports. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of February 7th, 2022 minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Update on advertising at Sunrise Mall by Glenn Miller
• Update on park cleanup project
• Review of neighborhood activities and NIP projects

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to review draft maps for the redistricting process. The body is also considering updates to the zoning code and a mid-year budget adjustment for Fiscal Year 2021-22.

• Public hearing to review draft redistricting maps and receive input on district boundaries
• Proposed ordinance to amend various sections of Chapter 106 of the Zoning Code
• Approval of final subdivision map and agreement for Auburn Heights Subdivision
• Mid-year budget adjustment and financial forecast update for Fiscal Year 2021-22
• Closed session regarding property negotiations for 7137 Auburn Blvd. with Woodside Homes

Neighborhood Area 2 & 6 CHATS Rusch Park and Sunrise Ranch

The Sunrise Ranch (Area 6) and Rusch Park (Area 2) neighborhood associations are holding their monthly general meeting. The agenda includes a police officer report, presentations from HART and the Navigator Program, and discussion of Neighborhood Improvement Partnership (NIP) applications for FY 2022-23. New business covers neighborhood concerns, collecting old glasses for Lions Club, and planning for next month's speakers.

• HART presentation by Irene Hronicek
• Navigator Program presentation by Gabriella Yost
• Neighborhood Improvement Partnership (NIP) applications for FY 2022-23
• Collecting old glasses to support Lions Club distribution
• Next meeting speakers: City Manager Ashley 'Ash' Feeney and Republic Services on collection changes

Neighborhood Area 5 Park Oaks

The Park Oaks Neighborhood Area 5 (PONA) is holding its first meeting in a while, featuring a Citrus Heights Police Department POP officer and Councilman Tim Schaefer for city updates. The agenda is mostly informational, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled.

• City enforcement update from CHPD POP Officer
• City updates from Councilman Tim Schaefer
• Food drive for the Food Closet

Citrus Heights Collaborative

The Citrus Heights Collaborative will receive updates on rental and residential assistance programs. The body will also review the 2022 annual planning calendar.

• Sacramento Emergency Rental Assistance (SERA2) Program update
• Renters Helpline update from Sacramento Self-Help Housing
• SMUD Residential Assistance Program update
• Review of 2022 Collaborative Annual Planning Calendar

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to gather input on redrawing election district boundaries. The body is also considering a contract for road striping and a resolution to continue remote meetings.

• Public Hearing #1 on the redistricting process and election district boundaries
• Proposed contract with Sierra Traffic Markings, Inc. for striping and marking maintenance services 2022-2025
• Resolution to authorize continued remote telephonic meetings per AB 361
• Quarterly Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2021
• Introduction of City Manager Ashley J. Feeney

REACH Board Meetings

The REACH Board will conduct administrative actions including the election of a Secretary and approval of November 2021 minutes. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding advertising at Sunrise Mall.

• Election of Secretary
• Approval of November 1, 2021 minutes
• Treasurer report
• Discussion on advertising at Sunrise Mall

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed residential garbage, recycling, and organic waste rate increases. The agenda also includes several contract awards for street improvements and the establishment of a small business COVID recovery grant program.

• Public hearing on Republic Services residential waste rate increases
• Contract award for 2021 Greenback Lane Complete Streets Improvements to McGuire and Hester
• Construction management services agreement for Greenback Lane project with Psomas
• $14,848 Economic Development Support Fund grant for the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce
• Establishment of the Citrus Heights Small Business COVID Recovery Grant Program

The Citrus Heights City Council approved a 3.5% rate increase effective January 2022 and a 26.2% increase effective July 2022 for residential garbage, recycling, and organics services, despite receiving 108 written protests. The council also approved a $14,848 economic development grant for the Chamber of Commerce and established a $323,763 Small Business COVID Recovery Grant Program funded by ARPA.

• Approved Republic Services residential rate increases (3-2)
• Approved $14,848 grant for Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce (5-0)
• Established Small Business COVID Recovery Grant Program with $323,763 in ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including utility locating agreement, Greenback Lane construction contract, and CalRecycle grant applications (5-0)
• Accepted and filed Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2020-21

Citrus Heights Planning Commission Meetings

The Citrus Heights Planning Commission is meeting remotely to discuss and decide on several items, including a public hearing for a use permit modification for an animal hospital expansion and a review of a citywide zoning code update. They will also receive an update on SB9 and elect a chair and vice chair. The meeting is largely procedural with two substantive public hearing items.

• Public hearing: Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital, 7484 Sunrise Blvd, request to modify Use Permit and Design Review Permit for a 670 sq ft addition for a recovery room and exercise yards
• Zoning Code Update: review of revisions to fencing, parking, landscaping, tree mitigation, and other amendments, with recommendation to City Council
• SB9 update by Alison Bermudez
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2021

The Citrus Heights Planning Commission approved a use permit and design review permit modification for a 670-square-foot addition to the Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital, including a recovery room and exercise yards. The commission also recommended the City Council adopt a zoning code update with amendments to fencing, parking, landscaping, and tree mitigation, though one motion passed with a 5-2 vote. Additionally, the commission elected new officers and continued an SB9 update to the next meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 22-01 for CEQA exemption (6-0, Van Duker recused)
• Approved Use Permit Modification for Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital (6-0, Van Duker recused)
• Approved Design Review Permit Modification for Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital (6-0, Van Duker recused)
• Recommended City Council adopt CEQA exemption for zoning code update (7-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt zoning code ordinance amendment (5-2, Ingle and Scheeler dissenting)
• Elected Flowers as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Van Duker as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Continued SB9 update to next meeting

Neighborhood Area 2 & 6 CHATS Rusch Park and Sunrise Ranch

The Sunrise Ranch Neighborhood Association/Area 6 is canceling its January 25, 2022 meeting, following Sacramento County Health Department guidance issued January 6 that cancels all in-person public gatherings until February 1 due to increased COVID cases. The next meeting is scheduled for February 22 at 6:30 PM at Twin Oaks Avenue Baptist Church, 7690 Twin Oaks Ave. Residents are directed to the Citrus Heights Connect Calendar and the Area 6 Facebook page for updates.

• January 25, 2022 meeting canceled due to COVID-19
• Next meeting: February 22 at 6:30 PM, Twin Oaks Avenue Baptist Church, 7690 Twin Oaks Ave.
• Sacramento County Health Department guidance cited (Jan 6, 2022)
• New event calendar available at Citrus Heights Connect Calendar website

Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN

The CHASEN meeting on January 18, 2022, included updates from Republic Services on SB 1383, which mandates food recycling starting in 2022, with rate increases and a public hearing on January 27. A developer, Michael Sabbaghian, announced plans to build single-family homes on two acres between Garryanna Drive and Forgetmenot Court, though details are pending. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at the meeting
• Public hearing on Republic Services rate increase scheduled for January 27 at City Hall
• Developer announced intent to build single-family homes on two acres (no apartments or low-income housing)

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss appointing representatives to several regional boards and committees. Members are also considering granting the Mayor authority to enter into an employment agreement with a City Manager candidate.

• Authorization for Mayor to enter into a City Manager employment agreement
• Appointments to Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) Board
• Appointments to Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (SRCSD) and Sacramento Area Sewer District (SASD) Boards
• Appointments to Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA)
• Appointments to Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board

The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously authorized Mayor Middleton to enter into a four-year employment agreement with Ashley Feeney as City Manager, with a $240,000 annual salary and benefits. The council also adopted resolutions appointing members to regional boards and committees, approved the consent calendar, and directed staff to immediately release $300,000 for the Small Business Recovery Grant Program while scheduling a study session for further ARPA funding decisions.

• Authorized mayor to enter into City Manager employment agreement with Ashley Feeney (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-002 appointing Council Member Daniels to SMAQMD and Vice Mayor Schaefer as alternate (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-003 appointing representative to SRCSD/SASD boards (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-004 appointing representative to Sacramento Transportation Authority (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-005 appointing director to SACOG board (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including minutes and Resolution 2022-001 for remote meetings (5-0)
• Directed staff to immediately release $300,000 for Small Business Recovery Grant Program and schedule a study session for further ARPA funds

Citrus Heights Collaborative

The Citrus Heights Collaborative will meet to receive presentations on regional transit and homeless assistance. The body will also review the 2022 annual planning calendar.

• Sacramento Regional Transit (SACRT) Short Range Transit Plan presentation
• Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) and Winter Sanctuary update
• Review of 2022 Citrus Heights Collaborative Annual Planning Calendar