Ashley J. Feeney

This document outlines the agenda for the Annual Strategic Planning Session of the City of Citrus Heights. The session aims to review past performance and develop new strategic objectives to advance the City Council's three-year strategic goals (2024-2027). Key focus areas include maintaining fiscal stability and operational excellence, enhancing public infrastructure and transportation, diversifying for a vibrant economy, preserving and enhancing public safety, and fostering community vibrancy and engagement. The new objectives will cover the period from April 2026 to June 2027, incorporating input from staff, community, and City Council priorities.

This document details Metro Fire's key priorities and operational plans for 2025 and the subsequent years. Key initiatives include the comprehensive execution of Measure O to secure funding and establish community oversight, alongside significant enhancements in service delivery through the addition of new squads and various fire apparatus. The plan also focuses on improving organizational efficiency via administrative realignment and leadership development. Furthermore, it emphasizes member and community well-being by strengthening external partnerships, optimizing internal support services, and establishing a new Wellness, Health, and Safety division. Other priorities encompass workforce development through promotional exams and staffing improvements, as well as critical infrastructure and logistics upgrades, including fleet management and facility maintenance.

This Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) 5-Year Plan Amendment details the City of Citrus Heights' strategy for utilizing PLHA funds from 2019 to 2023. The plan prioritizes the predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing, including the Sayonara Drive Development Project for low-income households. It also focuses on assisting individuals experiencing or at-risk of homelessness through the expansion of the Homeless Navigator Program and providing supportive services. Further priorities include accessibility modifications for lower-income owner-occupied housing and matching funds for local housing trust funds. The overarching goal is to increase the supply of housing for low-income households and provide critical support services, aligning with the City's Housing Element policies.

The council meeting addressed several legislative and administrative items, including a closed session regarding anticipated litigation. Key agenda topics featured proclamations for Women's History Month and the recognition of a local business, the adoption of the 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, and the acceptance of the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report. Additionally, the council considered construction and engineering agreements for the Roseville Road/Butternut Drive intersection improvements, an economic development agreement for the Sunrise Tomorrow site, mid-year budget adjustments for the 2025-26 fiscal year, and a discussion regarding the renaming of Sayonara Drive.

The meeting featured a presentation on a proposed residential development project involving 19 single-family homes and planned traffic infrastructure improvements. The Impact Officer reported an increase in automobile break-ins and provided safety recommendations. The Mayor provided an update on the upcoming Sunrise Sports Complex, detailing the scope of the project, including a 4,000-seat arena, financial investment, and the expected development timeline. Additionally, organizers promoted the community-wide Big Day of Service event, outlining various volunteer opportunities such as site maintenance, repair work, and elder-care services.