By Sara Beth Williams–
The Citrus Heights City Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday to consider a temporary ground lease for a proposed hockey rink at the former Sylvan Middle School property, review changes to written public comment procedures and hear two different presentations.
The council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 10, with a special meeting at 5 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 6 p.m. at Citrus Heights City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Drive. The meeting was rescheduled from Wednesday, Nov. 11, due to the Veterans Day holiday.
Closed Session: During a special meeting scheduled prior to the regular meeting, the City Council is scheduled to meet with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation involving three potential cases. The agenda identifies the discussion as initiation of litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). No additional details about the potential cases were included in the agenda.
Proclamations and Presentations: The council is scheduled to issue a proclamation recognizing Nov. 9-13 as “Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Appreciation Week.”
Additionally, the council will hear a presentation from Sacramento Regional Transit, and from the city’s General Services Department regarding the Senior Center.
Consent Calendar: The council is scheduled to consider three consent calendar items, which are generally approved together unless a council member requests separate discussion or action.
The items include approval of the quarterly treasurer’s report for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2026, and an agreement with engineering consultant NCE for the city’s 2026-27 Pavement Management System update.
The proposed agreement with NCE would authorize the city manager to execute a professional services agreement for the pavement management update, which is used to assess street conditions and help guide future pavement maintenance and rehabilitation decisions.
Capital Thunder Temporary Ground Lease: The council is scheduled to consider a temporary ground lease agreement with Capital Thunder for five acres of city-owned property at 7137 Auburn Blvd., the former Sylvan Middle School property.
Capital Thunder, a nonprofit youth hockey organization, has proposed establishing a temporary hockey rink facility on the property. The proposed lease would allow the organization to use the site for a temporary enclosed hockey rink and related improvements.
Under the proposed agreement, the initial lease term would be 24 months, with an option for an additional two-year extension. Capital Thunder would pay the city $1,500 per month in rent once certificate of occupancy is issued and would be responsible for maintaining the leased area.
The proposal also includes community benefits, including free community skate days and school programs for Citrus Heights students.
Written Public Comment Procedures: The council is also scheduled to discuss its current procedures for written public comments submitted ahead of City Council meetings and consider whether changes to the policy should be explored.
The discussion was requested by Mayor MariJane Lopez-Taff following a previous conversation about the city’s practice of reading written public comments aloud during council meetings.
Under the city’s current procedure, residents may submit written comments through an online speaker card by 4 p.m. on the day of a meeting. Comments are no longer read aloud during meetings but are forwarded to all council members and become part of the public record.
The staff report outlines the city’s current process and compares written public comment procedures used by other regional jurisdictions. Staff recommends that the council review the information and provide direction on whether to consider modifications to the city’s written public comment procedures.
Those wishing to make a public comment during the meeting can do so in person at City Hall or remotely through Zoom. Written comments may be submitted through the city’s online speaker card by 4 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments will not be read aloud but will be forwarded to council members and included in the public record.
See the full agenda packet online: Click here.
