Business Safety Hub Tools: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

The Business Safety Hub is a new resource for Citrus Heights businesses, providing tools to support safer workplaces and stronger partnerships with law enforcement. One featured tool is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), an approach that focuses on preventing crime trough the proactive design and management of physical spaces.

CPTED focuses on how the environment influences behavior, using strategies such as improved lighting, natural surveillance, access control, and clear property boundaries. By putting CPTED principles to work, businesses can reduce unwanted activity and improve their overall sense of safety on their property.

Explore CPTED Tools on the Business Safety Hub hub here!

Commercial Property Reoccancy Ordinance Workshop Recap

As part of its strategic planning, the Citrus Heights City Council directed staff to address challenges tied to vacant commercial buildings.  The Commercial Property Reoccupancy (CPR) Support Ordinance is intended to keep vacant sites safe and maintained, reduce deterioration, and encourage reinvestment. Its broader aim is to protect community safety, stabilize property values, and strengthen the local economy.

August 11 Workshop

On August 11, 2025, the City hosted a public workshop on the proposed ordinance. Staff outlined strategies to prevent blight through proactive upkeep and collaboration with property owners. The discussion covered the registration process, maintenance standards, available exemptions, and the monitoring fee. 

Participants also learned about the ordinance’s larger goals: safeguarding public safety, supporting economic growth, and protecting property values. The City highlighted flexibility for buildings under renovation or transition, fee reimbursements when spaces are reoccupied, and a commitment to ongoing communication as the program develops. 

Learn More

Details about the CPR ordinance are available on the City’s CPR webpage.

Sylvan Corners Welcomes New Investments

With support from the City's Activate Auburn and History & Arts grants, Sylvan Corners is experiencing a wave of investment and activity! Improvements and additions are reshaping the corridor into a welcoming destination for residents and visitors. DarkHeart Brewing's arrival has sparked fresh momentum, joined by enhancements from Ciro's Pizza and Bearpaw Outlet through patio expansions and new murals. Together these upgrades are shaping lasting vitality and a stronger sense of place.

Relevant Updates for Your Business Regarding the 2025 Tax Bill

The 2025 Tax Bill was updated on July 4, 2025, with changes that may affect both individuals and businesses.

Note: This information is provided for general awareness only. Please do your own research and consult your CPA or tax professional for guidance specific to your business or personal situation.

Impact on Employees

• Tips Deduction: Certain tipped workers can deduct up to $25,000 in qualified tips (phases out at $150,000 AGI single / $300,000 married filing jointly). Employers remain eligible for the FICA Tip Credit.
• Overtime Deduction: Deduct up to $12,500 ($25,000 MFJ) in overtime pay, with the same AGI phaseouts as above.
• Child Tax Credit: Increased to $2,200 ($1,700 refundable).
• Dependent Care Credit: Increased to $1,500 single / $3,000 MFJ; 50% of costs covered for low-income households. Dependent care HSA limit increased to $7,500.
• Employer Note: Consider sharing these updates so employees understand eligibility and reporting requirements.

Impact on Businesses

• Bonus Depreciation: 100% deduction for qualifying property purchased Jan. 19, 2025–2030. Includes equipment, vehicles, and certain interior improvements to nonresidential buildings.
• Section 179 Deduction: Increased to $2.5M.

Other Provisions

• Several business tax rules have been extended indefinitely under the current law, including:
• 20% deduction for pass-through entities
• 21% corporate tax rate, and California’s PEET election.
• Businesses can now fully deduct research & development expenses in the year incurred, take advantage of more generous interest deduction rules, and convert excess losses into future offsets.
• Certain employee retention credit claims face new restrictions.
• Qualified Opportunity Zone incentives have been extended without a set expiration date, with added long-term benefits.