City Council members will meet Thursday evening for a closed session, followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. to take action on items related to development at Sylvan Corners, a $417,000 request to purchase six police vehicles, and a public hearing related to housing.
Below is a summary of what’s included in the council’s agenda packet for Dec. 9, 2021.
Closed Session. The council will hold labor negotiations involving the Citrus Heights Police Employees Association, followed by a conference with legal council to discuss a lawsuit identified as “In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, et al. United States District Court Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division MDL 2804.” The Case Number is listed as 1:17 md-2804.
The closed session will also discussion of “both price and terms of payment” with Woodside Homes, regarding the 11-acre vacant parcel at 7137 Auburn Blvd. No further information is listed.
Development fees. A routine filing of an annual report on development impact fees collected will be considered by the council, as required by AB 1600. The fees are paid by developers and go towards various improvements. The report shows the city’s Roadway Impact Fee fund had a balance of $818,253 as of June 30, 2021, the Low Income Housing Impact Fee shows $374,718, the Park Facilities Impact Fee shows $102,181, and the Transit Impact Fee balance shows $186,690.
Outdoor dining. The council will consider extending relaxed outdoor signage and dining standards through July 1, 2024. The relaxed rules included allowing restaurants to convert parking space for dining. The temporary rules are set to expire Dec. 30, but a staff report said a new state law (AB 61) requires extending the regulations “due to the slow business recovery from the pandemic.”
Police benefits. The council will consider approving a recommendation from the police chief to adopt an education incentive benefit for police lieutenants and commanders, amounting to up to 15% above base salary, depending upon level of education earned. The total annual cost is estimated at $57,000, but no funding is being requested due to the cost being “funded in the current budget cycle from departmental budget savings.”
$417k police vehicle purchase. The City Council will also consider a recommendation from the police chief to spend approximately $417,000 to replace four marked and two unmarked police vehicles. A staff report said “one of these vehicles is totaled and five are older with high mileage and are consistently in need of repair.” The report also said police vehicles typically have a 4-5 year life cycle.
Sylvan Corners soil contamination. The City Council will consider approving a $96,998 contract with Innovative Construction Solutions to “remediate contaminated soil” on the 11.32-acre city-owned property at Sylvan Corners. The property is in the process of being sold to Woodside Homes for development. A staff report said the remediation was identified in environmental reports. Funding for the contract is slated to come from General Fund reserves.
Safe Routes to School project. City staff are requesting a $50,558.83 increase in the contract for the Mariposa Avenue Safe Routes To School Phase 4 project, due to “unforeseen conditions” and additional work identified. The total contract is proposed to increase to $291,898.83, for inspection, materials testing and construction management, with funding for the amendment coming from a state Active Transportation Program grant and Measure A funds. Staff also are recommending the council increase the “not-to-exceed” budget for the entire phase 4 project by up to 25%, to just under $1.75 million.
Housing. A public hearing will be held regarding a proposed urgency ordinance city staff say is needed to comply with Senate Bill 9, which passed in September and goes into effect Jan. 1, 2022. The ordinance addresses urban lot splits and two-unit residential development. The proposed ordinance also adds a related application type to the city’s master fee schedule. (More information will be included in a followup story this month)
Thursday’s meeting is slated to conclude with department reports from the Administrative Services Department with an update on the American Rescue Plan Act funding, and a report from the Police Department with an update on a possible ballot measure related to the Regional Sacramento Abandoned Vehicle Service Authority.
Public comments for the council’s Dec. 9 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)
