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District 4 Council Member· 2022-2026

Jayna Karpinski-Costa

Citrus Heights

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
2:26:31
Avg per meeting
9:46
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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Oct 2026[45]

FY 2026/2027 Nonprofit Community Support Fund Allocations

Grants provide financial support for local community projects.

high↑Apr 2026[41]

Police Department Annual Report and Crime Statistics

The city is pursuing two competitive HSIP grants; funding is not guaranteed.

high↑Sep 2026[25]

Water District Rates, Infrastructure, and Billing Software Transition

District infrastructure investment whose financial impacts on customer rates were not detailed.

high↑Sep 2024[22]

city leadership

Don't expect any big budget changes with leaders changing so fast.

medium↑Oct 2026[21]

Sacramento Groundwater Authority Second Amended Joint Powers Agreement

A councilmember cited roughly $6,300 in potential overpayment of regional fees, though the city pays nothing to the groundwater authority itself; the $74,000 figure relates to a separate stormwater JPA.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Winter Storm Preparation and El Nino Readiness

Funded through the city's existing stormwater fund supplied by parcel taxes and development fees.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Anticipated Litigation Discussion

Unknown for now — litigation exposure could carry future costs to the city.

high↑Apr 2026[16]

Upcoming Infrastructure and Development Projects

Multi-million dollar capital improvement program funded by local funds, grants, and regional partnerships.

critical↑Mar 2026[16]

Sunrise Mall redevelopment

The project drew a tremendous amount of grant funding; specific figures were not stated.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

Neighborhood Beautification Grants

Grant funding will support local beautification without direct neighborhood tax increases.

high↑Oct 2026[15]

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2027 Annual Action Plan

Roughly $600,000 in federal CDBG funds, with zero general fund dollars.

high↑Oct 2026[15]

Replacement of Fire Station 23 on Greenback Lane

Metro Fire, not the city, is funding the station rebuild, though construction restrictions could add costs for the fire district.

medium↑Feb 2026[11]

Establishment of Youth Advisory Commission

Minimal administrative costs associated with supporting an advisory commission.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Opposition to AB 626 Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO)

None to the city, as county environmental management would handle permits.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Neighborhood Leadership Elections

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

water board election

Your monthly water rates and potential district restructuring costs hang in the balance depending on who wins this election.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Neighborhood Bank Account Closure and Donation

A transfer of $114.37 to REACH for equipment purchases.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

School Liaison Coordination for Area 1 Schools

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Animal Services Facility Improvements

The contract is awarded for $502,700 using previously budgeted general services funds.

high↓Feb 2026[10]

State Housing Mandates and Local Zoning Control

Unknown at this stage, though statewide ballot measures or legal advocacy could require future resources.

Decisions during term (129)

Recorded while Karpinski-Costa was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved3-0Oct 28, 2026

Adoption of 2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan (Resolution No. 2026-___)

approved3-0Oct 28, 2026

Approval of Minutes (August 12, 2026 Special and Regular Meetings)

tabledOct 28, 2026

Second Amended JPA — Sacramento Groundwater Authority (Resolution No. 2026-___)

approvedVoted no2-1Oct 28, 2026

Youth Advisory Commission Appointments

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 28, 2026

Approval of Agenda

approvedOct 27, 2026

Approval of minutes for July 14, 2026

approvedOct 27, 2026

Resolution 26-03 — CEQA exemption for Fire Station 23 rebuild

approvedOct 27, 2026

Design Review Permit PLN-26-11 and variance for Fire Station 23 replacement

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Nonprofit Community Support Fund Allocations (Part 1)

approved4-0-1Oct 14, 2026

Nonprofit Community Support Fund Allocations (Part 2 - Citrus Heights Arts)

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Opposition to AB 626 (Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations)

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Approval Of Minutes

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Primrose Drive & Various Repairs Project – Final Acceptance And Notice Of Completion

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

2026 & 2027 Accessibility And Drainage Project – Award Construction Contract

approved4-0Sep 9, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar Items 8, 9, and 10

approved4-0Sep 9, 2026

Award of Contract for 7555 Old Auburn Road Tenant Improvement Project

approved4-0Sep 9, 2026

League of California Cities Annual Conference Resolution Direction

approved4-0Sep 9, 2026

Approval Of Minutes

approvedAug 26, 2026

Approval of Minutes

Voting record (36)

34 yes2 no

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Voted noOct 28, 2026

Youth Advisory Commission Appointments

She objected to excluding a non-resident applicant while the school requirement does not have to be a Citrus Heights school.

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Approval of Agenda

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

On a motion by Vice Mayor Middleton, seconded by Council Member Nelson, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-064, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, to

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Nelson, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-066, A Resolution of the City Council of Citrus Heights, California, Confirming

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

adopted Resolution No. 2026-071, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Adopting the Amendments to the Employer Contribution Level for Employee Health Benefits.

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Vice Mayor Middleton, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-061, to Confirm the Diagram and Assessment and to Levy Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Asse

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Nelson, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-062, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California,

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

adopted Resolution No. 2026-069, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Adopting the Memorandum of Understanding for the Citrus Heights Police Employees Associatio

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Schaefer, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-063, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, Ca

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-065, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, Ca

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Nelson, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-067, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California,

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

adopted Resolution No. 2026-070, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Adopting an Amended Salary Table with Cost-of-Living Adjustments and Select Market Equity A

Voted yesMay 27, 2026

On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Schaefer, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.

Voted yesMay 27, 2026

Introduced for a First Reading, read by title only, and waived the first full reading of Ordinance No. 2026-004, as shown in Attachment 1, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Height

Voted yesMay 27, 2026

Determined the Proposed Amendments are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines.

Voted yesMay 27, 2026

Introduced for a First Reading, read by title only, and waived the first full reading of Ordinance No. 2026-003, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Amending Ci

Voted yesMay 27, 2026

On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, the City Council approved the agenda.

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

adopted Resolution No. 2026-016, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

adopted Resolution No. 2026-015, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Economic Development and Participation Agreem

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

Approval of Meeting Agenda

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

Economic Development and Participation Agreement for Sunrise Sports Center

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment and Financial Forecast Update

Voted yesFeb 25, 2026

Solid Waste Contract Procurement Options and Service Modifications

Voted noFeb 25, 2026

Direct staff to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services contract

Voted yesFeb 25, 2026

adopted Resolution No. 2026-010, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amended and Restated Residential Solid Waste and

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

approved the agenda

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

adopted Consent Calendar Items 5, 6 and 7

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

adopted Resolution No. 2026-007, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving the History and Arts Grant Requests

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

adopted Ordinance No. 2026-001, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Adding Chapter 52 to the Citrus Heights Municipal Code to Establish a Commercial Property Re

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

adopted Resolution No. 2026-008, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Establishing a Youth Advisory Commission

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

Introduced for a First Reading, read by title only, and waived the first full reading of Ordinance No. 2026-002, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Repealing C

Voted yesJan 28, 2026

Commercial Property Reoccupancy Program Ordinance and Fees

Voted yesJan 28, 2026

Sacramento County's Homeless and Housing Partnership Model Position

Voted yesJan 28, 2026

voted to remain neutral on Sacramento County's Homeless and Housing Partnership Model.

Voted yesJan 28, 2026

Senate Bill 802 Position and Letter Direction