Citrus Heights public meetings in 2025

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council meeting scheduled for December 24, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for January 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA. No agenda items were presented for the cancelled meeting.

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The Citrus Heights City Council will consider several consent items, including approving the minutes from the November 12 meeting and adopting the annual AB 1600 development fee report. Council members will vote on resolutions to adopt an amended salary table, submit an application for Tree City USA designation, and formally accept the Sunrise Boulevard resurfacing project as complete, releasing the contract retention. A public hearing will address the renewal of the Prohousing designation and the receipt of associated incentive program funds. Additional discussion items include mobile food vending strategy and possible amendments to animal licensing and microchipping regulations.

• Adopt resolution to accept Sunrise Boulevard Resurfacing Project as complete and release contract retention
• Adopt resolution authorizing Prohousing designation renewal application and incentive program grant
• Adopt resolution authorizing submission of Tree City USA designation application
• Adopt resolution adopting amended salary table (Exhibit A)
• Adopt resolution accepting and filing the Annual AB 1600 Development Fee Report for FY ending June 30, 2025

The City Council appointed MariJane Lopez‑Taff as Mayor and Porsche Middleton as Vice Mayor, each with unanimous support. It adopted the consent calendar items including the Sunrise Boulevard project completion and the Tree City USA application. The Council approved the city's renewal application for the Prohousing Designation and authorized receipt of up to $900,000 in Prohousing incentive funds. No actions were taken on the mobile‑food‑vending and animal‑licensing items.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed MariJane Lopez‑Taff as Mayor (5‑0)
• Appointed Porsche Middleton as Vice Mayor (5‑0)
• Adopted Consent Calendar items 5‑9, including Sunrise Blvd project acceptance (5‑0)
• Authorized application to Prohousing Designation Program (5‑0)
• Authorized application for and receipt of Prohousing incentive funds (5‑0)

Citrus Heights Planning Commission Meetings

The Citrus Heights Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and consider a request to find the disposition of a vacant single-family home consistent with the General Plan. The Commission will also receive a presentation on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Approval of September 9, 2025, Planning Commission minutes
• Review of 7859 Casa Bella Way vacant home disposition
• Presentation on Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Planning Commission approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It then adopted Resolution No. 2025-04, finding the disposition of the vacant single‑family home at 7859 Casa Bella Way consistent with the General Plan and exempt from CEQA. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned at 6:18 pm.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-04 for 7859 Casa Bella Way disposition (7-0)

REACH Board Meetings

The REACH board will approve minutes, review the treasurer's report, and discuss the 2026 Community Dinner date. The group will also consider a request to decorate a city lobby tree with a budget cap of $100.

• Approval of October and November 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report for review
• Discussion of 2026 Community Dinner date (March 9)
• Request to decorate a lobby tree with a $100 limit
• January Neighborhood Awareness project deadline (Dec 17)

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The regular meeting of the Citrus Heights City Council scheduled for November 26, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Neighborhood Area 4 Arcade Creek

The Citrus Heights Neighborhood Area 4 meeting will share updates from partners, including the Police Department's Operation Holiday Cheer. Attendees will brainstorm ideas for next year, covering a $500 city grant, outreach methods, speaker and event suggestions. The agenda also lists upcoming community events such as the REACH meeting, annual tree lighting, and a free pet microchipping event.

• Police Department update: Operation Holiday Cheer
• City grant opportunity: $500 for outreach campaign
• Outreach campaign ideas: email list, newsletter, Facebook, flyers, signage
• Speaker and event ideas: city officials, police services, library, historical society, holiday parties
• Upcoming community events: REACH meeting Dec 1, tree lighting Dec 4, pet microchipping Dec 6

Neighborhood Area 10 Sylvan Old Auburn Road

The Sylvan Old Auburn Road Neighborhood Association will hold its monthly meeting. The Citrus Heights Police Department is scheduled as the speaker to discuss topics of interest.

• Speaker: CHPD

Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN

The Citrus Heights Area Seven-Eight-Nine group will hear a police crime report, updates on a water district rate increase, and a discussion on vacant commercial properties. The group also plans a holiday gift-giving drive and a January pizza party.

• Police/Crime report from Lt. Wes Herman
• Discussion on vacant commercial properties
• Water District rate increase approved 2-1
• Woodside Elementary Harvest Festival donation ($83.92)
• Giving Tree gift drive for Woodside Elementary students

The meeting featured a police crime report, a presentation on a proposed Commercial Property Re‑occupancy Ordinance, and several community announcements. No votes, approvals, or formal actions were recorded in the minutes. The Treasurer reported a total of $2,651.48 in available funds.

Neighborhood Area 1 Northwest

The Northwest Neighborhood Association meeting will review the 2026 Strategic Plan, covering Strategy 1 through Strategy 4. It will also provide updates on the End of Year Holiday Party and confirm the schedule for meetings in 2026. Additional time is set for city and community business, including possible remarks from the Citrus Heights Police Department and the City Council District 1 Representative.

• Review and discussion of the 2026 Strategic Plan (Strategy 1‑4)
• Updates on the End of Year Holiday Party
• Scheduling of 2026 meetings (December 15 through December 21)
• Welcome & introductions
• City and Community Business (CHPD and City Council District 1 Representative, if present)

Citrus Heights Collaborative

The Citrus Heights Collaborative will discuss its 2025 annual planning during an 80‑minute session. A brief round‑table will follow. The December meeting has been cancelled, and the next meeting is set for January 9 2026.

• Annual Planning for 2025 (80 minutes)
• Round Table (10 minutes)
• December meeting cancelled
• Next collaborative meeting scheduled for January 9, 2026

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider adopting the 2026 Community Development Block Grant plan and amending local building and fire codes. Staff will also present options for a new residential waste collection contract.

• Adopt 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan and funding recommendations
• Amend building and fire prevention codes to adopt state standards
• Award pavement preservation projects contract to REY Engineers, Inc.
• Review options for residential garbage and recycling procurement
• Accept Mitchell Farms subdivision improvements and authorize MOU with Sunrise Recreation and Park District

The council adopted the consent calendar, which included acceptance of the Mitchell Farms Subdivision improvements. It approved the 2026 Community Development Block Grant action plan and funding recommendations, allocating $600,000. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 2025-006 updating building code references and Ordinance No. 2025-007 updating fire‑prevention code references.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Mitchell Farms Subdivision acceptance (5-0)
• Approved 2026 CDBG action plan and $600,000 funding (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-006 amending building code references (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-007 amending fire‑prevention code references (5-0)

REACH Board Meetings

The REACH Board will review and approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. They will discuss and determine the schedule and location for the 2026 REACH meetings, including possible combined meetings and conflict resolution. The board will also receive reports on recent events such as the Jubilee and Howl‑O‑Ween, and discuss a spring 2026 community event and participation with Sylvan Middle School.

• Approval of minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of the 2026 REACH meeting schedule and location, including combined meeting suggestions
• Report on completed events: Jubilee and Howl‑O‑Ween
• Review of Movie Night held on 10/26 NA5
• Discussion of a spring 2026 community event and potential participation with Sylvan Middle School

Neighborhood Area 2 & 6 CHATS Rusch Park and Sunrise Ranch

The Neighborhood Area 2 & 6 CHATS group will meet to hear from city and service representatives. The session includes updates on DUI enforcement and waste services. Members will also discuss community giving projects and upcoming holiday events.

• Presentation by Officer Spencer Greenlee (CHPD) on DUI enforcement
• Update from Annah Rulon (Republic Services Manager) on waste services
• Collection of old glasses and hearing aids for Lions Club
• Family Holiday Giving Project deadline of November 3, 2025
• Planning for Holiday Resident’s Celebration on December 2, 2025

Neighborhood Area 10 Sylvan Old Auburn Road

The Sylvan Old Auburn Road Neighborhood Association will hold its monthly meeting to discuss trash and traffic issues, including compost ideas. A representative from Republic Services will address customer relations. The Citrus Heights Police Impact Team will give a crime update and answer questions. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Trash and traffic discussion (including compost ideas)
• Republic Services presentation on customer relations
• Police Impact Team crime update and Q&A

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The Citrus Heights City Council will consider several consent items, including the adoption of an Office of Traffic Safety DUI/STEP grant and amendments to professional services for the Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Protection Project. The council will also award on‑call services for a Pavement Preservation Program, accept completion of the Police Department Emergency Communications Center remodel, and approve a service agreement not to exceed $178,000 for preliminary infrastructure work on the Sunrise Tomorrow Project. Additional agenda items include a public hearing on the 2026 Community Development Block Grant plan, a proposal to designate a Citrus Heights Arts District, and proposed amendments to municipal building and fire codes.

• Adopt Resolution for OTS DUI/STEP Grant (grant PT26018) and authorize agreement execution
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement for Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Protection Project
• Award On‑Call Professional Services Agreement for Pavement Preservation Program
• Accept final completion of Police Department Emergency Communications Center Remodel Project
• Approve Service Agreement up to $178,000 for Preliminary Infrastructure Phasing of the Sunrise Tomorrow Project

The council adopted Resolution 2025-082, designating an Arts District along Auburn Boulevard from Sylvan Community Center to the city’s northern limits. It also approved Consent Calendar items 9 through 15, including the September 24 minutes, an OTS DUI/STEP grant, and several professional services agreements. No action was taken on the draft 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan, with final action postponed to the November 12 meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-082 designating Citrus Heights Arts District (3-0 vote)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 9-15, including minutes, OTS grant, and service agreements (3-0 vote)
• Deferred final action on Draft 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan; no vote taken

Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN

The Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Foundation Christian Church, 7800 Wonder St., Citrus Heights. The agenda invites attendees to share personal stories. No specific resolutions, contracts, or policy items are listed.

The October 21 meeting presented a Treasurer report showing $2,139.87 in checking and $707.19 in savings. Guest speakers discussed police crime statistics, a sustainability survey, and historical fire station information. Announcements included upcoming community events and a future discussion on vacant‑property regulations. No motions were adopted, approved, denied, or tabled.

Neighborhood Area 1 Northwest

The Northwest Neighborhood Association of Citrus Heights will hold its regular meeting. The agenda includes introductions, community updates from the police department, city council district representative, Sacramento Metropolitan Utilities District, and Republic Services, plus an administrative item about a holiday party. A discussion will be held about a meeting with the city regarding Tupelo beautification. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Community updates from Citrus Heights Police Department, City Council District 1 Representative, Sacramento Metropolitan Utilities District, and Republic Services
• Administrative business: planning a holiday party
• Discussion/update: Linda's meeting with the city on Tupelo beautification
• Upcoming meeting dates: November 17 (Neighborhood Area Business) and December 15 (Holiday Party)

The September 15 Northwest Neighborhood Association meeting featured introductions, a police department update, fundraising flyer information, holiday party planning, and announcements of upcoming meetings. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

Neighborhood Area 11 Birdcage Heights

The Citrus Heights Neighborhood Area 11 board will receive a treasurer report, a REACH program report, an update on DUI enforcement from CHPD Officer Spencer Greenlee, a constituent survey from Republic Services, and a presentation from the Citrus Heights Water District. The agenda also includes discussion of the Santa Project. No specific decisions are listed.

• Treasurer Report — Kathy
• R.E.A.C.H. Report — Jeff
• CHPD Officer Spencer Greenlee DUI Enforcement and Area updates
• Republic Services — Constituent Survey
• Citrus Heights Water District — Caryl Sheehan

Citrus Heights Collaborative

The Citrus Heights Collaborative will hear three 20‑minute presentations on community services, a 10‑minute spotlight on White Cane Awareness Month, and discuss the annual planning for meetings in 2026. A brief round‑table will follow, and the next collaborative meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2025.

• Stand Up Placer presentation by Eric Carin (20 minutes)
• Capital Pro Bono presentation by Francesca Lewis (20 minutes)
• Court Appointed Special Advocates presentation by Jackie Simon (20 minutes)
• White Cane Awareness Month spotlight by Elena Thompson (10 minutes)
• Annual planning for 2026 collaborative meetings

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The regular meeting of the Citrus Heights City Council scheduled for October 8, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

REACH Board Meetings

The REACH Board is meeting to coordinate volunteer shifts for the Howl-O-Ween event and a movie night. Members are discussing the implementation of a Facebook page, a Canvas account, and neighborhood postcard mailings. The board is also considering the future frequency of its meetings.

• Howl-O-Ween event on 10/18 from 10a-4p
• Movie Night on 10/26 at NA5
• Proposed neighborhood postcard mailing
• Discussion of REACH meeting frequency (Monthly, Bimonthly, or Quarterly)
• Development of best practices guidelines to assist NAs

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a special meeting for media training followed by a regular meeting. The body is considering amendments to the parking violation fine schedule to include California Vehicle Code Section 22500(n)(1)(A).

• Proposed amendment to the Parking Violation Fine Schedule regarding AB 413 Daylighting
• Six-month update on the 2025-2027 Economic Development Work Plan
• Presentation of Commercial Vacancy FlashVote results
• City Council Media Training study session

The City Council voted on a resolution to amend the parking violation fine schedule to add a $62.50 fee and enforce AB 413 crosswalk requirements; the motion failed 2‑3. The agenda and the minutes of the August 27 and September 10 meetings were approved unanimously. The parking amendment will be reconsidered at a future meeting.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 27 and Sep 10 meetings (5‑0)
• Rejected parking fine amendment to enforce AB 413 (2‑3)
• Received and filed six‑month economic development work plan update (no action)

Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN

The Citrus Heights Area 7/8/9 neighborhood meeting on September 16 will feature a presentation by the Citrus Heights Water District. Residents will have an opportunity to share input on increasing water rates. The event includes snacks and a raffle drawing. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation by Citrus Heights Water District on rising water costs
• Community Q&A session to gather resident input on water rates

The board approved Fieldhaven Feline Services to operate at 7555 Auburn Blvd, where they will provide low‑cost spay and neuter services and issue up to 500 vouchers to Citrus Heights residents. The service is slated to open in late 2026 after property improvements. No other formal decisions were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved Fieldhaven Feline Services for 7555 Auburn Blvd

Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN

The Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN meeting will feature the Citrus Heights Water District as a guest speaker. Residents are invited to provide input regarding the increasing costs of water.

• Guest presentation by Citrus Heights Water District regarding water costs

Citrus Heights Collaborative

The Citrus Heights Collaborative will meet to hear presentations on the Blue Envelope Program, San Juan Unified School District initiatives, and Alta Regional health services. The meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2025, at City Hall.

• Blue Envelope Program presentation by Citrus Heights Police Department
• San Juan Unified School District presentation
• Alta Regional presentation
• Round table discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for October 10, 2025

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The Citrus Heights City Council will consider several actions, including updating the Sylvan Community Center rental fee schedule, approving an agreement with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council for up to $34,222 in fiscal year 2025‑2026, and reviewing a Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity for a Type 21 alcohol license at Grocery Outlet, 5409 Sunrise Boulevard. The council will also allocate the Non‑Profit Community Support Fund for FY 2025/26 and discuss presentations on homelessness and city proclamations.

• Sylvan Community Center Rental Fee Schedule Update – adopt resolution to revise fees and use policy
• Economic Development Support Fund Allocation – approve agreement with Greater Sacramento Economic Council up to $34,222 for FY 2025‑2026
• Banking Services Request for Proposals – solicit bids for city banking services
• Grocery Outlet – 5409 Sunrise Boulevard – approve Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity for Type 21 alcohol license
• Allocation of Non‑Profit Community Support Fund – approve fund allocations for FY 2025/26

The council adopted the Consent Calendar items, including updates to the Sylvan Community Center rental fees and a $34,222 economic development agreement. It approved a Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity granting a Type 21 alcohol license to Grocery Outlet at 5409 Sunrise Boulevard. The council also approved two resolutions allocating funds from the Non‑Profit Community Support Fund and designated a delegate for the League of California Cities conference.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Consent Calendar Items 8‑10, including Sylvan Community Center fee update and $34,222 economic development fund (4-0)
• Approved Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity for Grocery Outlet alcohol license (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑074 for Junior Achievement grant (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑075 for Non‑Profit Community Support Fund allocations (4-0)
• Designated Council Member Nelson as voting delegate and Vice Mayor Lopez‑Taff as alternate for Cal Cities conference (4-0)

Citrus Heights Planning Commission Meetings

The Citrus Heights Planning Commission will review two use‑permit applications. One requests modifications to expand the Sam’s Club fuel station at 7147 Greenback Lane. The other seeks approval for a U‑Haul Neighborhood Dealer at 7500 Auburn Boulevard. The commission will also approve the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting.

• Modification of Use Permit to expand Sam’s Club fuel station at 7147 Greenback Lane (CEQA exempt)
• Approval of Use Permit for U‑Haul Neighborhood Dealer at 7500 Auburn Boulevard (CEQA exempt)
• Approval of minutes from the June 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

The commission unanimously adopted resolutions finding the Sam’s Club fuel station expansion at 7147 Greenback Lane and the U‑Haul Neighborhood Dealer at 7500 Auburn Boulevard exempt from CEQA. It also approved the corresponding use permit modifications for each project, subject to staff findings and conditions. The minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting were approved. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes for June 10, 2025 (7-0)
• Adopted CEQA exemption resolution for 7147 Greenback Lane fuel expansion (7-0)
• Approved Use Permit Modification for 7147 Greenback Lane fuel expansion (7-0)
• Adopted CEQA exemption resolution for 7500 Auburn Boulevard U‑Haul dealer (7-0)
• Approved Use Permit for 7500 Auburn Boulevard U‑Haul dealer (7-0)

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council adopted two ordinances amending the municipal code on fireworks and shopping carts. It approved a $25,000 Economic Development Support Fund grant to the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce. The Council authorized a lease agreement with Field Haven Feline Center for the 7555 Old Auburn Road property. The consent calendar also accepted Arcade Creek repair completion and appointed a member to the SMAQMD board.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-004 amending fireworks regulations (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-005 amending shopping‑cart regulations (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 grant to Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute lease with Field Haven Feline Center (5-0)
• Accepted Arcade Creek Repairs at Mel Court as complete (5-0)
• Appointed Citrus Heights member to SMAQMD Board of Directors (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Neighborhood Area 1 Northwest

The Northwest Neighborhood Association of Citrus Heights will meet to hear updates from city and community partners. Scheduled guests include representatives from the Citrus Heights Police Department, the City Council, and the City Manager.

• Updates from CHPD Lt. Shaun M. Gualco
• Updates from City Council District 1 member Kelsey Nelson
• Updates from City Manager Ash Feeney

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council adopted the consent calendar items, including the designation of city representatives for FEMA and Cal OES. It introduced Ordinance No. 2025‑005 (shopping‑cart restrictions) and Ordinance No. 2025‑004 (fireworks regulations) for a first reading, waiving full readings. Council members voted to use the revised staff‑report language (Option 2) for the shopping‑cart ordinance and approved moving forward with the proposed annexation work plan.

• Adopted consent calendar items 5‑7, including FEMA/Cal OES representative designation (5‑0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2025‑005 (Shopping‑Cart restrictions) for first reading, waived full reading (5‑0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2025‑004 (Fireworks regulations) for first reading, waived full reading (5‑0)
• Favored Option 2 for staff‑report language on shopping‑cart ordinance hours (5‑0)
• Approved proceeding with annexation work plan for Fair Oaks Blvd. & Madison Ave., involving Finance Committee (5‑0)
• Requested a study session on Senate Bill 802 (5‑0)

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a community workshop. The session will focus on a proposed ordinance regarding commercial property reoccupancy.

• Community Workshop on the Proposed Commercial Property Reoccupancy Ordinance

Neighborhood Area 1 Northwest

The board made a motion to spend $300 on a popup tent and food items for the National Night Out event. No vote tally or approval outcome was recorded. The meeting also shared updates on upcoming events and meeting locations.

• Motion to spend $300 for popup tent for National Night Out – motion made, no vote recorded

Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN

The July 15 CHASEN meeting featured a treasurer report, police and detective presentations on safety and community issues, and announcements of upcoming events. Attendees received tips for home security and information about future ice‑cream socials, a National Night Out, a water district presentation, and a historian talk. No motions, votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The Citrus Heights City Council approved its agenda and adopted the consent calendar items, including the June 25 minutes and a stormwater expenditure resolution. The council then adopted five resolutions levying fiscal‑year 2025/2026 assessments for Landscape Maintenance Districts 97‑01, 98‑01, 98‑02, 03‑01, and the Lighting Assessment District. All votes were 4‑0 in favor with one member absent.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adopted consent calendar items 5 (minutes) and 6 (stormwater funds) (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-059 to levy assessments for Landscape Maintenance District 97-01 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-060 to levy assessments for Landscape Maintenance District 98-01 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-061 to levy assessments for Landscape Maintenance District 98-02 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-062 to levy assessments for Landscape Maintenance District 03-01 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-063 to levy assessments for the Citrus Heights Lighting Assessment District (4-0)

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and adopted Consent Calendar items authorizing several contracts and assessment‑district proceedings, including traffic signal and sign maintenance, landscape and lighting districts, a trail extension, and fleet replacement. The Council also approved the minutes from the June 11 meeting with one abstention. Lastly, the Council directed staff to begin an environmental review of the Gateway Activation Project, supporting the recommendation for three roundabouts.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Adopted Consent Calendar items authorizing contracts for traffic signal maintenance, sign maintenance, assessment‑district proceedings, lighting district, trail extension, and fleet replacement (unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Directed staff to begin environmental review of Gateway Activation Project and pursue three roundabout options

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The council approved its agenda and adopted a consent calendar that included a zoning‑code amendment, a resolution to record delinquent solid‑waste charges, approval of Senate Bill 1 road‑repair funding, a contract amendment for the San Juan Avenue Complete Streets project, the final subdivision map for the Sayonara Subdivision, and an amended city‑employee salary table. It also amended several city user fees from flat rates to actual costs and adopted the FY 2025/26 and 2026/27 budget, set the appropriation limit for FY 2025/26, and approved the five‑year capital improvement program. Finally, the council ratified the appointment of Scott Kaufman to the Planning Commission.

• Adopted Zoning Code Amendment (Ordinance 2025‑003) – 4‑0 vote (Lopez‑Taff absent)
• Approved Senate Bill 1 road‑repair funding project list (Resolution 2025‑036) – 4‑0 vote (Lopez‑Taff absent)
• Authorized Amendment No. 3 to San Juan Avenue Complete Streets contract (Resolution 2025‑037) – 4‑0 vote (Lopez‑Taff absent)
• Approved Final Subdivision Map for Sayonara Subdivision (Resolution 2025‑038) – 4‑0 vote (Lopez‑Taff absent)
• Adopted amended Salary Table with 1.3% COLA (Resolution 2025‑039) – 4‑0 vote (Lopez‑Taff absent)
• Amended City User Fees from flat rates to actual costs (Resolution 2025‑040) – 4‑0 vote (Lopez‑Taff absent)
• Adopted FY 2025/26 and 2026/27 Budget, set Appropriation Limit, and approved Five‑Year Capital Improvement Program (Resolutions 2025‑041, 2025‑042, 2025‑043) – 4‑0 vote (Lopez‑Taff absent)
• Ratified appointment of Scott Kaufman to the Planning Commission – 4‑0 vote (Lopez‑Taff absent)

Citrus Heights Planning Commission Meetings

The commission approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It found the proposed quick‑serve restaurant with drive‑through at 5525 Sunrise Boulevard exempt from CEQA under the infill exemption. The commission also approved a Use Permit for the project.

• Approved minutes for May 27, 2025 (6‑0)
• Found 5525 Sunrise Blvd project exempt from CEQA (6‑0)
• Approved Use Permit (File# PLN-25-01) for quick‑serve restaurant at 5525 Sunrise Blvd (6‑0)

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and then adopted a consent calendar that included a short‑term rental business license amendment, a renewal of the police department’s military equipment policy, acceptance of the 2024 Bridge Maintenance Project, and contracts for the 2025 Accessibility and Drainage Project, San Juan Avenue Complete Streets Phase 1A, and the Housing Repair Loan Program. The council also exempted proposed zoning code amendments from CEQA, waived a full reading of Ordinance 2025‑003, and adopted Resolution 2025‑034 to replace Appendix B of the Stock Ranch Guide. All votes were 4‑0 in favor with Council Member Middleton absent.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑002 – short‑term rental business license amendment (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑029 – police department military equipment policy renewal (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑030 – accepted 2024 Bridge Maintenance Project (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑031 – authorized contract with All‑American Construction for Accessibility and Drainage Project (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑032 – accepted San Juan Avenue Complete Streets Phase 1A project (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑033 – awarded Housing Repair Loan Program contract to Michael Baker International (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑034 – repealed and replaced Appendix B of the Stock Ranch Guide (4‑0)

Citrus Heights Planning Commission Meetings

The commission approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend forwarding the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025/2026‑2029/2030 to the City Council. Commissioners also selected Flowers as Vice Chair.

• Approved minutes for April 22, 2025 (5‑0)
• Recommended forwarding Capital Improvement Program to City Council (6‑0)
• Selected Commissioner Flowers as Vice Chair (6‑0)

Neighborhood Area 7/8/9 CHASEN

The meeting approved the minutes from April 15, 2025. The council denied the appeal to remove the auto‑storage structures at 8140 and 8240 Old Auburn Road and also denied an amended proposal for the Sunrise Tomorrow Mall. CHASEN board elections resulted in President Bill Shirley being re‑elected for another two‑year term, Harold Cates and Janie Rickets being elected as directors at large, and Stephanie Martinez serving as interim secretary.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes
• Denied Old Auburn Property 8140 & 8240 auto storage removal appeal
• Denied amended proposal for Sunrise Tomorrow Mall
• Re‑elected President Bill Shirley for a two‑year term
• Elected Directors at Large Harold Cates and Janie Rickets
• Appointed Stephanie Martinez as interim secretary

Neighborhood Area 1 Northwest

The meeting formally rescheduled the canceled May 4, 2025 Board of Directors meeting to June 7, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Round Table Pizza. The remainder of the session consisted of police staffing updates, event planning, and notices of upcoming neighborhood meetings. No other approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

• Rescheduled canceled 5/4/25 Board of Directors meeting to 6/7/25 at 1 p.m.

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The City Council voted unanimously to deny the appeal of the Notice of Hearing Decision and Order of Abatement for 8240 Old Auburn Road (Resolution 2025-028). It also approved a consent calendar covering minutes, a treasurer report, a fence‑repair amendment, a creek‑erosion engineering contract, and a police communications‑center remodel. Additional actions included accepting a $21,318 Justice Assistance Grant, authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the Sacramento Transportation Authority, and introducing a short‑term‑rental code correction.

• Denied Appeal of Notice of Hearing Decision & Order of Abatement for 8240 Old Auburn Road (Resolution 2025-028) – AYES: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez‑Taff, Karpinski‑Costa; NOES: none
• Adopted Consent Calendar items 6‑10 (approval of minutes, treasurer report, fence‑repair amendment, creek‑erosion project, police communications‑center remodel) – AYES: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez‑Taff, Karpinski‑Costa; NOES: none
• Accepted 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant of $21,318 (Resolution 2025-026) – AYES: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez‑Taff, Karpinski‑Costa; NOES: none
• Authorized Memorandum of Understanding with Sacramento Transportation Authority (Resolution 2025-027) – AYES: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez‑Taff, Karpinski‑Costa; NOES: none
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2025‑002 to correct short‑term‑rental license eligibility date (first reading) – AYES: Middleton, Schaefer, Lopez‑Taff, Karpinski‑Costa; NOES: none

Neighborhood Area 3 CHANT

The meeting consisted of introductions, a voice vote to approve the previous minutes, and several announcements about upcoming events and police station tours. No new policies, contracts, or ordinances were approved, denied, or tabled.

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It then adopted Consent Calendar Items 7 through 10, covering the Sunrise MarketPlace 2024 report, the city’s annual financial and audit reports, a fireworks ordinance amendment, and a purchase agreement for network infrastructure replacement. No vote was recorded on the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan amendment, which was discussed but not decided.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez‑Taff, Karpinski‑Costa)
• Adopted Sunrise MarketPlace 2024 Annual Report (Resolution 2025‑21, unanimous)
• Filed Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Single Audit Report and related audit documents (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance amending fireworks regulations (Ordinance 2025‑001, unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute purchase agreement with Cadence Team for network and wireless infrastructure replacement (Resolution 2025‑22, unanimous)

Citrus Heights Planning Commission Meetings

The Commission approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting. It then recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending sections of Chapter 106 of the Zoning Code. It also recommended a resolution to exempt the proposed amendments from CEQA and to update the Stock Ranch Guide and Boulevard Plan. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes for Feb 25, 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt ordinance amending Chapter 106 zoning code (5-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt resolution exempting amendments from CEQA and updating Stock Ranch Guide and Boulevard Plan (5-0)

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The council adopted the consent calendar, approving the February and March minutes, a construction contract for the Arcade Creek repairs, and the annual strategic planning objectives. It introduced a fireworks ordinance for its first reading, appointed two members to the Arts & Culture Ad Hoc Committee, directed future regional board stipends to the General Fund, and approved an amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement.

• Approved agenda (4 ayes, 0 noes)
• Adopted consent calendar items 6‑8 (5 ayes, 0 noes)
• Introduced fireworks ordinance for first reading (5 ayes, 0 noes)
• Confirmed Arts & Culture Ad Hoc Committee appointments (5 ayes, 0 noes)
• Directed all future regional board stipends to General Fund (5 ayes, 0 noes)
• Approved City Manager employment amendment (salary $24,167/month, car allowance $500/month) (5 ayes, 0 noes)

Neighborhood Area 3 CHANT

The meeting featured a welcome, pledge of allegiance, and agenda review. Presentations included new waste‑pile rules from Republic Services and a crime‑prevention talk by CHPD Chief Turcotte. Reports covered the 2025‑2027 economic workplan and the city’s new credit‑union account. Announcements highlighted the upcoming May 17 "Big Day of Service" volunteer event and continued use of goats for vegetation control.

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings

The council met in a special session on March 26, 2025 for a strategic planning workshop facilitated by Nick Gunn of The NiVACK Group. Public comments were heard from Melissa Hayden on animal services and Bill Van Duker on school performance. A closed‑session employee‑performance evaluation was held, but the council reported no action. The meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m. with no decisions or approvals made.