City of Biggs City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting of AUGUST 9, 2022, 5:00 PM
3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA
Posted: August 5, 2022, prior to 5:00 PM, location: 3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA.
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City of Biggs City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting of AUGUST 9, 2022, 5:00 PM
3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may address the City Council on matters which are not listed on this agenda. City Council may not discuss nor take action on any item not listed on the agenda.
Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Delinquent Charges
Council is asked to approve and confirm a report of delinquent charges and authorize the City Clerk to effectuate the levy of delinquent charges.
1. Staff comments.
2. Open hearing to the public. Recognize any Zoom participants. a. Proponents.
b. Opponents.
c. Proponents’ rebuttal.
d. Opponents’ rebuttal.
3. Close hearing to the public.
4. Council discussion.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2022-15, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE
REPORT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK
TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE THE LEVY OF
DELINQUENT CHARGES IDENTIFIED IN THE REPORT.”
B. Tentative Parcel Map 22-01 Phagura – 395 E Street, APN 001-053-008 Council is asked to consider a request to divide a 0.3-acre parcel located at the southeast corner of E and Third Streets to create two lots for development of two new singlefamily residences.
City of Biggs City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting of AUGUST 9, 2022, 5:00 PM
3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA
1. Staff comments.
2. Open hearing to the public. Recognize any Zoom participants. a. Proponents.
b. Opponents.
c. Proponents’ rebuttal.
d. Opponents’ rebuttal.
3. Close hearing to the public.
4. Council discussion.
Recommendation: Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2022-16, determining that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 In-fill Development Projects and Section 15315 Minor Land Divisions, and approving Tentative Parcel Map 2022-01 (Phagura), subject to the recommended conditions (see Resolution 2022-16, Attachment A with Conditions of Approval, Exhibit I).
Resolution No. 2022-16, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2022-01(PHAGURA).”
6. PRESENTATION: Emergency Evacuation Protocols and Information Update by the Butte County Sheriff's Office
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve July 2022 warrants 36843 – 36992, 72020221-72020224, 72820221, 9302471– 9302507 in the amount of $1,111,130.82.
B. Approve minutes for Special Meetings of July 8, 2022, July 11, 2022, July 12, 2022, and Regular Meeting of July 12, 2022.
C. Authorize the Interim City Administrator to write off old, uncollectible utility accounts.
D. Ratify the Agreement between City of Biggs and William Avery & Associates.
E. Acknowledge receipt of Butte County Animal Control Activity Log for July 2022.
F. Acknowledge receipt of Butte County Animal Control Impound Report July 2022.
Action: It is recommended items “A” through “F” be acted on simultaneously unless separate actions are requested by a Councilmember or a member of the audience.
Recommendation: Motion/Second to approve the consent calendar.
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Public Safety: BCSO Incident Report for July 2022
City of Biggs City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting of AUGUST 9, 2022, 5:00 PM
3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA
B. Planning: Activity Report
C. Engineering:
1. Activity Report
2. Discussion/Action: 11th Street Sewer Replacement Project The construction work for the 11th Street Sewer Replacement Project has been completed.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Administrator to accept on behalf of the City, the construction contract No. 22-01 for the construction of the 11th Street Sewer Replacement Project.
3. Discussion/Action: Biggs 2nd Street Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements Project The City has received 2022 RTIP/STIP funds in the amount of $500,000 for construction of the Biggs 2nd Street Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council authorize a project budget in the amount of $600,000 and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Task Order with Bennett Engineering for engineering and right of way in the amount of $100,000.
D. Flood Control
E. Public Works
F. Electric
G. BCAG
H. Air Quality
I. Solid Waste
J. Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control
K. SCORE
L. LAFCO
M. Biggs Unified School District
City of Biggs City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting of AUGUST 9, 2022, 5:00 PM
3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA
N. Other Commission Reports
O. City Attorney: Confirmation of Dennis Schmidt as Interim City Administrator The Council is asked to consider the appointment of Dennis Schmidt, CalPERS Retired Annuitant to the position of Interim City Administrator.
Recommendation: Approve employee agreement with Dennis Schmidt as the Interim City Administrator.
P. Interim City Administrator
1. Discussion/Action: Resolution Certifying Direct Charges (Special Assessments) for the North Biggs Estates Community Facilities District Council is asked to consider approval of Resolution 2022-17.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2022-17, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS CERTIFYING TO THE COUNTY
OF BUTTE THE VALIDITY OF THE LEGAL PROCESS USED TO PLACE
DIRECT CHARGES (SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS) ON THE SECURED TAX
ROLL FOR THE NORTH BIGGS ESTATES COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT.”
2. Discussion/Action: Notary Designation and Stipend
Council is asked to consider approval of a Resolution designating Roben Benish as the employee authorized to provide Notary Services for the City of Biggs and fixing the compensation of the Notary Stipend at $100 per month.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2022-18, “RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS ESTABLISHING STIPEND FOR
NOTARY CERTIFICATION AND NOTARY SERVICES AND DESIGNATION OF EMPLOYEE AS NOTARY.”
3. Discussion/Action: City Clerk Stipend
Council is asked to consider approval of a Resolution fixing the compensation of the City Clerk at $400 per month.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2022-19, “RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS FIXING COMPENSATION OF THE CITY CLERK.”
City of Biggs City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting of AUGUST 9, 2022, 5:00 PM
3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA
4. Discussion/Action: Approval of the City Administrator Recruitment Flyer The Council is asked to consider approval of the attached Recruitment Flyer for the position of City Administrator.
Recommendation: Approve the attached City Administrator recruitment flyer.
9. INFORMATIONAL
10. CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section: 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: To Be Determined
Employee Organization: United Public Employees of California Local #792 (UPEC) Unrepresented Employees (All others not in UPEC)
11. RESUME REGULAR SESSION
12. ADJOURNMENT
Presented by August 5, 2022
Roben Benish, City Clerk