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CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS 
CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting of Wednesday, October 14, 2026
City Hall Council Chambers 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING

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October 14, 2026 City Council Agenda Packet

Documents:
  1. 10-14-26 Council Agenda Packet.pdf
 

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER

1.    Flag Salute 

2.    Roll Call: Council Members: Karpinski-Costa, Nelson, Schaefer, Middleton, Lopez-Taff

3.     Video Statement

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

4. Recognition of the City of Citrus Heights as a “Just Serve” Certified City

 

5. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 2026 as “National Community Planning Month”

 

6. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming the 2nd week in October as “Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week”

 

7. Presentation by the General Services Department on the City’s Stormwater Preparation

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

Members of the public are entitled to address the City Council concerning any item within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or acting on any item raised during “Public Comment” not appearing on the posted agenda.

 

COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

It is recommended that all consent items be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a Council Member.

 

8. SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of June 24, 2026 and the Special and Regular Meetings of July 8, 2026

 

9. SUBJECT: Primrose Drive & Various Repairs Project – Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion

STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist / V. Minlikayev
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Accepting the Primrose Drive & Various Repairs Project as Complete and Authorizing the City Engineer to Record a Notice of Completion and Release the Contract Retention

 

10. SUBJECT: 2026 & 2027 Accessibility and Drainage Project – Award Construction Contract

STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist / N. Piva
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
a.    Consent to Relieve Central Valley Engineering & Asphalt, Inc. of its Bid, Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Sections 5101-5103, Due to a Clerical Error; and 
b.    Adopt Resolution No. 2026-____, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Ghilotti Brothers, Inc. for the 2026 & 2027 Accessibility and Drainage Project.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

11. SUBJECT: Review 2027 Draft Annual Action Plan and Funding Recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / N. Piva / S. Hildebrand
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council:
a.     Hear public testimony and feedback on the 2027 Draft Annual Action Plan and Proposed Funding Recommendations; and 
b.     Continue final action until the October 28, 2026, City Council meeting

 

REGULAR CALENDAR

 

12. SUBJECT: Allocation of Non-Profit Community Support Fund Fiscal Year 2026/2027

STAFF REPORT: M. Huber
RECOMMENDATION: The Quality of Life Committee recommends the City Council move the following and authorize staff to execute the related grant agreements: 
a.     Adopt Resolution No. 2026-____, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving Non-Profit Community Support Fund Allocations for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and  
b.     Adopt Resolution No. 2026-____, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving Non-Profit Community Support Fund Allocation for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (Purple Pageant); and  
c.     Adopt Resolution No. 2026-____, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving Non-Profit Community Support Fund Allocation for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (Citrus Heights Arts). 

 

13. SUBJECT: AB 626 Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO)

STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / S. Lui
RECOMMENDATION: Review the Information Provided in this Report and Presentation and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Whether to Submit a Letter of Support or Opposition to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors or to Abstain from Taking Action

 

ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

October 14, 2026 PowerPoint Presentations

Documents:
  1. 10.14.2026 CC Meeting CDBG PowerPoint.pdf
  2. 10-14-26 Presentation AB 626 MEHKO.pdf
  3. 2026 10 14 City Council Presentation Stormwater and El Nino.pdf
  4. City Manager Updates PPT -10.14..26.pdf
  5. Non-Profit Community Support Fund CC Meeting Pres 10 14 26.pdf
  6. PPT 2027 AAP for 10.14.2026 CC Meeting.pdf

ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL:

The Council may take up any agenda item at any time, regardless of the order listed.  If you wish to address the Council during the meeting, please fill out a Speaker Identification Sheet and give it to the City Clerk before the item is heard.  When you are called upon to speak, step forward to the podium and state your name for the record.  Normally, speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. The Mayor has the discretion to lengthen or shorten the allotted times.

LEVINE ACT:

The Levine Act (Government Code Section 84308) requires parties to a proceeding before the City of Citrus Heights involving a license, permit or other entitlement for use to disclose any contribution over $500 made to a City elected or appointed officer (including Council Members and Planning Commissioners) within the 12 months before and 12 months after the City decision, and are prohibited from making, participating in, or using their official position to influence the decision.

WRITINGS RECEIVED AFTER AGENDA POSTING:

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours at City Hall, located at 6360 Fountain Square Drive. Audio/Visual presentation material must be provided to the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Email subscriptions of the agenda are available online by signing up with the City’s Notify Me service.