Sentinel staff report–
The City Council will hold a study session Thursday evening to discuss selection of a new gateway arch for Auburn Boulevard, followed by a regular meeting with agenda items including public hearings and infrastructure projects.
Below is a brief summary of what’s included in the City Council’s agenda packet for Oct. 14, 2021. The meeting will begin with a study session at 6:30 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m.
Remote meetings. The City Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing remote “telephonic” meetings under certain conditions amid a state of emergency, following the passage of a new law last month, AB 361.
Auburn Blvd. Complete Streets Revitalization Project. The council will consider a staff recommendation to authorize the city manager to amend an agreement with Bennett Engineering Services, Inc., for the second phase of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Project. The amendment will increase Bennett’s contract to $1.7 million, up from the original $1.28 million, in order to provide “additional property acquisition services, development of utility easement documents, design services for storm drain infrastructure, coordination with Caltrans to obtain necessary permits,” and design of related water district facilities as well as coordination with utility companies regarding undergrounding of utilities.
Greenback Lane Complete Streets Project. The City Council will consider whether to approve a $21,749.77 amendment to an existing contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the Greenback Lane Complete Streets Project. The amendment is proposed to cover an analysis of pavement rehabilitation alternatives, and design elements related to bus stops.
Regional funding. The council will consider approving an agreement with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) to authorize the use of $120,000 in grant funds for a “Retail to Rooftop Program.” The program is focused on assessing the redevelopment potential for turning “vacant and abundant strip retail centers along corridors into housing opportunities.”
Police officer pay. The council will consider approving an agreement with the Citrus Heights Police Officers Association to implement a 10-step salary plan, similar to what was approved earlier this year for the city’s non-union employees. All CHPOA members are slated to receive a 5% salary increase following approval of the agreement, followed by a 2% base salary increase in September of next year. The increased cost to the city for the current fiscal year is listed as approximately $372,000.
Public Hearing. A public hearing will be held to include six fees related to building and planning on the city’s Master Fee Schedule. A staff report says the fees were “inadvertently omitted” from the previously approved fee schedule. No increases to the existing fees are proposed.
CARES Act funding. The council will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to its “Action Plan” to allocate remaining federal Community Development Block Grant Funds, which received additional one-time funds through the CARES Act. Final approval will be continued to the council’s second meeting in October.
Thursday’s council meeting will also include proclamations recognizing Code Enforcement Officer Week and Soroptomist International Day.
Public comments for the council’s Oct. 14 meeting can be submitted to cityclerk@citrusheights.net, with up to 250 words, or emailed directly to the city council as a whole at citycouncil@citrusheights.net.
Those interested in joining the council meeting in person can do so at City Hall, located at 6360 Fountain Square Drive. Virtual attendance is also allowed via Zoom, with links posted in the council’s agenda packet. (click here)