By Sara Beth Williams–
The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday will issue several proclamations and be asked to approve Nonprofit Community Support program funding to various nonprofits along with a letter of public convenience and necessity for a Type 21 alcohol license. The next City Council meeting will take place at Citrus Heights City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m.
Closed Session: The Citrus Heights City Council is scheduled to participate in a closed session at 5 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting to discuss “Threats to Public Services or Facilities,” according to the agenda packet. The Brown Act allows closed sessions in certain circumstances, such as litigation, labor negotiations, real estate deals, and security threats.
The Threat to Public Services or Facilities category is covered under Government Code 54957(a) and allows city officials to meet privately with law enforcement, security consultants, or other officials to discuss matters where open discussion could jeopardize public safety or facility security.
Presentations and Proclamations: The City Council on Wednesday will hear a presentation on the Homeless Regional Collaboration Model, and a presentation from Citrus Heights Homeless Area Resources Team (HART) on how their Nonprofit Community Support Grant was utilized.
The City Council also plans to issue two proclamations, one proclaiming the week of Sept. 14-20, 2025, as “National Forensic Science Week,” and another proclaiming Sept. 18, 2025, as “Find the Good Day.”
Consent Calendar: The City Council will be asked to approve an updated rental fee schedule for the Sylvan Community Center, the Economic Development Support Fund Allocation for the Annual Agreement with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) not to exceed $34,222, and a request for proposals for banking services.
The city is issuing a request for proposals for banking services, specifically looking to enter into a five-year agreement, with renewal options, to consolidate services under one qualified financial institution. According to the agenda packet, the report is for informational purposes only, and no action is requested of the City Council at this time.
Items in the consent calendar are voted on as a block unless a councilmember pulls a specific item to vote on separately.
Public Hearing: The City Council on Wednesday is expected to discuss the approval of a letter of public convenience and necessity, which has been requested by Grocery Outlet, who is planning to open a new location in Sunrise Village at Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue. Grocery Outlet has requested a Type 21 off-sale alcohol license. This will be a public hearing.
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage and Control has determined that only two off-sale establishments are allowed within the census tract without being considered over-concentrated. According to the city, eight off-sale locations currently exist in the tract where Grocery Outlet is to be located. Although there are eight off-sale locations, most locations are supermarkets or drugstores where a variety of other products are sold in addition to alcohol, the city stated in the agenda packet.
Nonprofit Support Funds: The City Council will also discuss funding allocations to local nonprofits from the Nonprofit Community Support Fund.
The Nonprofit Community Support Fund program’s total annual available funding is $150,000. Overall, $212,000 was requested from 12 nonprofits. The Quality of Life Committee is recommending $132,000 in grant funding to be dispersed between nine nonprofits.
See the full agenda packet here.
Those wishing to make a public comment during the meeting can do so by attending the council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 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. City Hall is located at 6360 Fountain Square Drive.
