The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday evening for a closed session discussion, followed by a regular council meeting to address CARES Act funding, a proposed rate increase, and a resolution regarding vaccine mandates.
Below is a summary of what’s on the council’s 355-page agenda packet for Oct. 28:
Closed Session. (6 p.m.) The council will meet for labor negotiations with the Citrus Heights Police Employees Association.
Presentations. The council is slated to proclaim November as “Military Family Appreciation Month,” and also issue a proclamation recognizing the Police Department’s Record and Support staff.
Meeting time. The council will consider a resolution to specify that “if a regular meeting of the City Council or Planning Commission falls on a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held on the preceding day at the aforesaid hour and place or may be cancelled in advance.”
CARES Act funding. The council will hold another public hearing regarding an final amendment to its “Action Plan” to allocate remaining federal Community Development Block Grant Funds, which received additional one-time funds through the CARES Act.
Fee increase. The council will consider amending an agreement with Republic Services to accommodate increased costs associated with SB 1383, which mandates actions related to organics waste collection and requires expanded services to include weekly collection of green/food waste. Proposed fee increases show residents would face a maximum increase of about $12 per month by the end of a six-year period for waste collection for residents with a 64-gallon garbage cart. A required Prop 218 notice will also be sent out to residents, followed by a public hearing on Jan. 27, 2022.
Vaccines. The council will consider adopting a resolution “expressing support for citizens’ individual rights and choice as it relates to the Covid-19 vaccine.” The resolution expresses support for employers “to allow employees the choice as to whether or not to be vaccinated,” and also “encourages people to make an informed decision, assess risk and make the best decision for themselves and their families including the right to determine if they should receive the COVID-19 vaccine.” (See full draft version)
Public comments for the council’s Oct. 28 meeting can be submitted to cityclerk@citrusheights.net, with up to 250 words, or emailed directly to the city council as a whole at citycouncil@citrusheights.net.
Those interested in joining the council meeting in person can do so at City Hall, located at 6360 Fountain Square Drive. Virtual attendance is also allowed via Zoom, with links posted in the council’s agenda packet. (click here)
