Citrus Heights, California
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Citrus Heights City Council Meetings
The City Council will hold a special closed session to negotiate labor agreements with police unions and unrepresented employees, followed by a regular meeting. Key actions include adopting new memorandums of understanding for the Citrus Heights Police Officers Association and Police Employees Association, which include cost-of-living and market equity adjustments, as well as changes to employer health benefit contributions. The council will also consider selling city property at 7859 Casa Bella Way, adopting the 2026 Local Road Safety Plan, and levying annual assessments for landscape maintenance and lighting districts.
- Adoption of police union MOUs with salary and health benefit adjustments
- Sale of real property at 7859 Casa Bella Way
- Adoption of the 2026 Local Road Safety Plan update
- Levy of FY 2026/2027 assessments for Landscape Maintenance Districts 97-01, 98-01, 98-02, and 03-01
- Resolution supporting nomination of three Citrus Heights census tracts for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation
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Citrus Heights City Council Meetings
The City Council will hold a closed session for labor negotiations with police and other employee groups, then convene a regular meeting. Action items include adopting resolutions to initiate proceedings and levy assessments for multiple landscape maintenance and lighting districts for FY 2026/2027, authorizing stormwater partnership expenditures, and approving a master services agreement for sales tax analytics. A public hearing on AB 2561 compliance is scheduled. The regular calendar features a mid-cycle budget review and setting the appropriations limit for the next fiscal year.
- Initiate proceedings for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 97-01 (Zones 1-4) annual update
- Initiate proceedings for Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 98-01, 98-02, and 03-01 annual updates
- Initiate proceedings for Citrus Heights Lighting Assessment District annual update
- Authorize stormwater partnership expenditures for FY 2026/2027
- Approve master services agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates for sales tax services
Neighborhood Area 4 Arcade Creek
The Neighborhood Area 4 Arcade Creek Annual Membership Meeting will include presentations on the Fire Station 23 Replacement Project and the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail Extension, as well as a Police Department update. Business items include Planning Commission comments on the fire station rebuild, election of a Treasurer, and reports on the neighborhood's state and finances.
- Fire Station 23 Replacement Project presentation and Planning Commission comments
- Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail Extension to Stock Ranch update
- Police Department update by Lieutenant Bill Dunning
- Election of Treasurer and appointment of special officers
- Annual Neighborhood Financial Report
Neighborhood Area 10 Sylvan Old Auburn Road
The Sylvan Old Auburn Road Neighborhood Association is holding its monthly meeting with two guest speakers: Denise Davis from the Alzheimer's Association discussing dementia, and the Citrus Heights Police Impact Team providing a crime update. No votes or formal decisions are on the agenda.
- Guest speaker Denise Davis on dealing with dementia
- Citrus Heights Police Impact Team crime update and Q&A
Neighborhood Area 11 Birdcage Heights
Birdcage Heights Neighborhood Area 11 will discuss delaying its June 2026 elections to July. Other items include a treasurer's report, a presentation from CHPD and Republic Services, and planning for the Santa Project. The meeting will also cover approval of prior minutes and public comments.
- Delay June 2026 elections to July? (discussion)
- Treasurer Report by Kathy
- CHPD presentation with Republic Services' Megan Smith-Fajardo
- Santa Project planning
- Approval of April 2026 minutes
Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN
The Citrus Heights Area Seven-Eight-Nine neighborhood association (CHASEN) will discuss a letter of support for the Gateway project on Old Auburn Road, after city council approval, to request state funding. The treasurer reports $2,012.28 in available funds. A police/crime report from Mayor Maryjane Lopez-Taff and a guest speaker, City Manager Ash Feeney, are also on the agenda. Upcoming events include City Scoop Day and Stars & Stripes Celebration.
- Letter of support for Gateway project on Old Auburn Road for state funding request
- Treasurer report: $2,012.28 total available, $118.32 in expenditures
- Big Day of Service project reports: Tempo Park and C Bar C Park
- Guest speaker: City Manager Ash Feeney
- Police/Crime report by Mayor Maryjane Lopez-Taff
The City Council discussed renaming Sayanara Drive but made no decision, planning to wait for more residents to move into new Habitat homes. Residents voted on a temporary mural for City Hall celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The City Manager reported a strong financial outlook and detailed a 52-lane-mile annual road preservation program.
- Residents voted on a temporary City Hall mural design
- City Council discussed Sayanara Drive renaming (no decision made)
- City Council plans to wait for residents in new Habitat homes before deciding on Sayanara Drive
- City Manager reported $46.1M projected revenue and $44.6M projected expenditures for current fiscal year
Neighborhood Area 1 Northwest
The Northwest Neighborhood Association Area 1 will hold its regular monthly meeting. Items include a vote on a proposed bylaw change, discussion of a potential name change for the group, and reports from the Citrus Heights Police Department and city partners. The meeting will also set the schedule for upcoming 2026 gatherings.
- Vote on a bylaw proposal
- Discussion of name change for the association
- Update on Tupelo beautification project
- Report from CHPD Lt. Wesley Herman (if present)
- REACH June meeting announcement
Citrus Heights Collaborative
The Citrus Heights Collaborative will hear a presentation on the Sayonara After-School Program and consider a letter of support for the GAPs Complete Streets Improvements project along Old Auburn and Wachtel Way. A roundtable discussion will provide partner updates. The next meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2026; July and August meetings are canceled for summer break.
- Presentation on Citrus Heights Sayonara After-School Program by Eli Jones, Site Director, Campus Life Connection
- Consideration of a letter of support for the GAPs Complete Streets Improvements Project along Old Auburn and Wachtel Way through the Active Transportation Program
- Roundtable discussion with partner updates and announcements
- Next meeting set for September 11, 2026, with July and August meetings canceled for summer break
Citrus Heights City Council Meetings
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet in special session at 5 p.m. for closed session labor negotiations and litigation, followed by a regular meeting at 6 p.m. The council will consider adopting zoning code amendments, calling the November 3, 2026 general municipal election, and awarding street maintenance contracts. Other items include renaming Sayonara Drive, approving a mural for America's 250th anniversary, and a grant reallocation request from Citrus Heights Arts.
- Second reading of 2026 Zoning Code Amendments (Ordinance No. 2026-004)
- Consideration of renaming Sayonara Drive
- Award of 2026 Street Maintenance Services Agreements (GS 26-03) to Arrow Drillers Inc. and Central Valley Engineering and Asphalt, Inc.
- Calling November 3, 2026 general municipal election consolidated with statewide election
- Second reading of ordinance amending massage establishment regulations (Ordinance No. 2026-003)
REACH Board Meetings
The REACH Board will welcome attendees, hear from city representatives if available, approve May meeting minutes, receive the treasurer's report, and complete the administrative handoff to new leadership including banking, communications, document transfer, and insurance renewal for 2026-27. The board will also discuss unfinished business, new business, and follow-up items, and receive neighborhood updates. Reminders include upcoming city council meetings and the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail Community Meeting on June 4.
- Approval of May meeting minutes
- Treasurer's report from Andrew
- Administrative handoff: banking, communications, document transfer, insurance renewal 2026-27
- Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail Community Meeting on June 4, 2026 (5:30-7pm at Sylvan Community Center)
The REACH board tabled approval of the May meeting minutes until July. The board discussed administrative updates, including a transition of leadership and the centralization of organizational records on a Google Drive.
- Tabled approval of May 2026 minutes until July meeting
- Accepted Treasurer's report as presented
- Discussed insurance renewal for September 2026-2027
- Agreed Google Drive will be central repository for records
Citrus Heights City Council Meetings
The City Council will hold a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations with police associations. During the regular meeting, the council will consider authorizing additional work on the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Phase 2 project, increasing the construction budget to $32,168,856.87. Other items include renewal of the police military equipment policy, introduction of ordinances on massage establishments and zoning code updates, and appointments to a homeless and housing planning task force. A presentation on ADUs and cottage courts will be received and filed.
- Renewal of police military equipment policy under AB 481
- Authorize change orders up to 11.3% and increase budget to $32,168,856.87 for Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Phase 2
- Appoint Mayor Lopez-Taff as primary representative on Sacramento Homeless and Housing Planning Task Force
- First reading of ordinance amending massage establishment regulations (Chapter 22, Article VIII)
- First reading of 2026 zoning code updates (Chapter 106 amendments)
Neighborhood Area 4 Arcade Creek
This Neighborhood Area 4 meeting will discuss the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail Extension to Stock Ranch and prepare for the Annual Membership Meeting in June, which includes officer elections and financial reports. Members will also brainstorm projects such as a map project, creek and park clean-ups, and a free tool lending program. The meeting includes a police department update.
- Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail Extension to Stock Ranch
- Annual Membership Meeting with officer elections (Treasurer) and State of the Neighborhood Report
- Brainstorming a free tool lending program and fundraising
- Creek Clean-Up and Park/Neighborhood Clean-Up events proposed
- Deadline to vote for City Hall Mural Design: May 29th
Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN
The CHASEN 7-8-9 neighborhood association will hold its regular meeting on May 19, 2026. Items include a police/crime report, a presentation by Citrus Heights Community Development Director Casey Kempenaar, and election business involving a proposed bylaw change and nomination forms.
- Treasurer report: $803.72 in checking, $1,212.45 in savings
- Police/crime report from Citrus Heights Impact team
- Program presentation by Community Development Director Casey Kempenaar
- Big Day of Service event discussion
- Proposed bylaw change and acceptance of nomination forms for election
The group voted unanimously to amend its bylaws to remove term limits for the president and vice-president positions. Additionally, the group elected Dave Seim as Vice-President and Diane as Treasurer with unanimous votes.
- By-law change to remove term limits for president and vice-president positions (unanimous)
- Elected Dave Seim as Vice-President (unanimous)
- Elected Diane as Treasurer (unanimous)
Neighborhood Area 1 Northwest
This meeting of the Northwest Neighborhood Association of Citrus Heights - Area 1 is largely procedural, including introductions, updates from the Citrus Heights Police Department and city representatives, and announcements about community events. The group will discuss a possible name change and finalize meeting dates for the remainder of 2026. No major decisions, budgets, or ordinances are on the agenda.
- Discussion of potential name change for the neighborhood association
- Tupelo beautification project update
- Lichen K-8 Cultural Fair announcement
- REACH May meeting report
- Big Day of Service participation recap
Citrus Heights City Council Meetings
The Citrus Heights City Council will hold a special closed session for labor negotiations and anticipated litigation, then a regular meeting with several consent and regular agenda items. Key decisions include budget increases for the 2025 Road Resurfacing Project and Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Phase 2, approval of a 5-year public safety technology platform agreement with Axon Enterprise, and renewal of the red-light camera enforcement program with Verra Mobility. A public hearing will consider the Gateway Activation Project amendments to master plans and adoption of a mitigated negative declaration.
- Authorize change orders up to 11% and increase budget to $35,786,686.60 for Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Phase 2 (George Reed, Inc.)
- Authorize change orders up to 25% and increase budget to $10,039,156.25 for 2025 Road Resurfacing Project (Valley Slurry Seal International)
- Approve 5-year agreement with Axon Enterprise for integrated public safety technology platform
- Approve 3-year agreement with Verra Mobility for red-light photo enforcement program, with two one-year renewal options
- Public hearing on Gateway Activation Project amendments to Bikeway Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, General Plan Bikeways Map and adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration
Citrus Heights Collaborative
The Citrus Heights Collaborative is meeting to hear presentations from Sylvan Public Library and Sunrise Parks and Recreation, followed by a spotlight on the Citrus Heights Kiwanis. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is informational and discussion-based.
- Presentation by Sylvan Public Library (25 min)
- Presentation by Sunrise Parks and Recreation (25 min)
- Spotlight on Citrus Heights Kiwanis (15 min)
- Round table discussion
REACH Board Meetings
This is a procedural meeting of the Residents' Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights. The main new business is elections for the board. No unfinished business is scheduled. The meeting also includes reports from city representatives (if available), approval of minutes, and a treasurer's report.
- Elections under New Business
- Approval of April 6, 2025 minutes
- Treasurer's report
- Big Day of Service on 5/16/26 announced
- Next REACH meeting set for May 8, 2026
Neighborhood Area 4 Arcade Creek
The Arcade Creek Neighborhood Area 4 will meet to receive updates from the Police Department, consider a $100 reimbursement request for community center registration, and plan the annual membership meeting including officer elections and financial reports. The group will also brainstorm neighborhood and city-wide projects. Upcoming community events such as Food Truck Night and the Big Day of Service will be announced.
- Reimbursement Request: $100 for Community Center Registration
- Officer Elections for Treasurer at the June 2026 Annual Membership Meeting
- Annual Financial Report presented by the Treasurer
- Big Day of Service Kick-Off Rally on May 16 at Bella Vista High School
- Food Truck & Movie Night at Firestone Park on May 19
Citrus Heights Planning Commission Meetings
The Planning Commission will review proposed Zoning Code amendments that expand permitted land uses and clarify existing regulations. After discussion, the item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.
- Review of Zoning Code amendments to expand permitted land uses and clarify regulations across multiple chapters; forwarded to City Council after commission recommendation
Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN
The CHASEN neighborhood association will hear presentations on road safety and e-bikes, city council updates from Marijane Lopez Taff, and a talk on identifying fake AI content. New business includes volunteer events for Earth Day (April 22) and the Big Day of Service (May 16) at C-Bar-C Park, along with planning for officer elections at the May 19 meeting.
- Guest speaker from Impact Team on road safety and e-bikes
- City Council news update by Marijane Lopez Taff
- Mike Hazlip presentation on AI and identifying fake content
- Earth Day volunteer event at City Hall landscape, April 22, 8:30 am–12:30 pm
- Big Day of Service at C-Bar-C Park on May 16: repaint benches, spread bark, re-stripe parking lot
Neighborhood Area 11 Birdcage Heights
This is a regular meeting of the Birdcage Heights Neighborhood Area 11. Items include approval of prior minutes, a treasurer's report, a REACH program update, a police department briefing, and a question-and-answer session with the mayor. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no votes on ordinances or contracts.
- CHPD — What’s going on? — Police department briefing
- Citrus Heights Mayor MariJane Lopez-Taff — Q&A session
- Santa Project — Community event discussion
- Treasurer Report Kathy — Financial update
- R.E.A.C.H. Report - Jeff — Program update
Citrus Heights Planning Commission Meetings
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Gateway Activation Project (GAP), reviewing the Mitigated Negative Declaration and proposed amendments to the Bikeway Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, and General Plan Bikeway Map. The Commission will forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council. Additionally, the Commission will select a Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming term.
- Public hearing on Gateway Activation Project (GAP) environmental review and plan amendments
- Proposed amendments to Bikeway Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, and General Plan Bikeway Map
- Review of Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan
- Approval of minutes from February 24, 2026 meeting
- Selection of Chair and Vice Chair of the Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the updated Bikeway and Pedestrian Master Plans, and the General Plan Bikeway Map incorporating the Gateway Activation Project. The Commission also selected Scott Kaufman as Vice Chair and Marcelle Flowers as Chair.
- Approved minutes for February 24, 2026 (4-0-1)
- Recommended City Council adopt Gateway Activation Project plans (5-0)
- Selected Scott Kaufman as Vice Chair (5-0)
- Selected Marcelle Flowers as Chair (5-0)
Citrus Heights Collaborative
The Citrus Heights Collaborative, a community group focused on human services and quality of life, will hold a meeting with presentations from the Sacramento Housing Regional Authority and Child Action. Spotlights will feature the San Juan Unified School District and city grant updates. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational.
- Presentation by Troy Lynch from Sacramento Housing Regional Authority (SHRA)
- Presentation by Michelle De La Cruz from Child Action
- Spotlight on service by Allison Dillard of San Juan Unified School District
- Spotlight on service by Tori Luchini on City of Citrus Heights Tools of the Trade
- Spotlight on service by Mary Poole on City of Citrus Heights Grant Updates
Citrus Heights City Council Meetings
The Citrus Heights City Council will vote on several consent items, including a construction contract for Primrose Drive repairs, a professional services agreement for a Sunrise Boulevard project, and applications for 2026 federal transit grants. The council will also receive fiscal year 2025 financial reports, update the city investment policy, and discuss new rules for temporary signs in public rights-of-way. These actions cover infrastructure maintenance, regional funding, and regulations for public spaces.
- Award construction contract to All-American Construction, Inc. for Primrose Drive repairs
- Authorize applications for SACOG 2026 federal funding programs
- Approve professional engineering services agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for the Sunrise Tomorrow Frontage Improvement Project at Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane
- Receive and file fiscal year 2025 financial and audit reports
- Discuss city regulations for temporary signs in the public right-of-way