The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

By Sara Beth Williams–
Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Wednesday, Nov. 13, to vote on whether to impose fines related to the Neighborhood Cleanup program as well as hold a public hearing related to Measure A fees. The council will also consider options for community groups to adopt portions of the Arcade Cripple Creek Trail and Old Auburn Multi-Use Trail.

Neighborhood Cleanup Program: In an effort to curb blight and scavenging, city staff are seeking to make modifications to the Residential Large Item Collection Neighborhood Cleanup program and are recommending the City Council approve the removal of a waiver of enforcement for materials set out prior to the 48-hour program guidelines. The proposal would authorize an amendment with Republic Services to respond to violations of the 48-hour requirement and further allow for penalties to be assessed to the customer of record for early set out of bulky item materials during the pickups, which occur three times per year.

Measure A Nexus Study: The City Council will be asked Wednesday to approve a 2024 Sacramento Countywide Transportation Mitigation Fee Program Nexus Study, which was adopted by the Sacramento Transportation Authority Governing Board in June 2024. Nexus studies are analyses conducted by local governments to establish a justified connection between new development projects and the need for additional public facilities or services.

Fee changes include increases as well as decreases in fees for various residential and commercial projects. Accessory Dwelling Units under 750 square feet in size remain exempt from fees.

In 2004, Sacramento County voters supported the renewal of Measure A which resulted in a half-cent transportation sales tax. Effective 2009, Measure A included an Expenditure Plan extending the existing Measure A sales tax for 30 years. The program was created to “generate a uniform transportation mitigation fee” on certain new development in Sacramento County as a funding source for road and transit system improvements. The 70-age Nexus study update report can be read in the agenda packet here.

Trail Volunteers. The Department of Economic Development and Community Engagement plans to present options for community groups to adopt portions of the Arcade Cripple Creek Trail and Old Auburn Multi-Use Trail. The idea for having community groups adopt portions of the trails was developed into a strategic objective during the city’s Strategic Planning meeting in March. The department also plans to discuss an Unsung Hero award and the CARES Champion Program.

Those wishing to make a public comment during the meeting can do so by attending the council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at City Hall, at 6 p.m., or by submitting a written comment beforehand using the city’s website. The deadline to submit comments online is 4 p.m. on the day of the meeting. See full agenda packet online: Click here. 

City Hall is located at 6360 Fountain Square Drive.