City of Biggs
City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 6:00 PM
3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA
Posted: April 18, 2025, prior to 5:00 PM, location: 3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA.
Copies of this agenda packet are available for review in Biggs City Hall 465 C Street, Biggs, CA.
Or at www.biggs-ca.gov
Public comments on agenda items are welcomed and encouraged in advance and will be accepted until 3:00 PM. on the meeting date by emailing the City Clerk at [email protected] or via the drop box at 465 C Street.
Comments will be conveyed to the Council for consideration.
As a courtesy to the public, the meeting will be broadcast free via the internet - no comments will be allowed remotely. The zoom link to watch the meeting is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5308680100.
Speaking Time Limit: Three-minute time limit for each speaker unless the Council specifies a different time limit based on the time allotted for the item and/or the number of speakers.
Written Materials: Council is unable to read written materials presented at the meeting. If a person intends to appear before the Council and provide written material, that written material should be delivered to the City Clerk at least 10 days in advance of the meeting date.
Cell Phones and side conversation: Please silence all cell phones, side conversations and other disturbances during the meeting.
ADA Compliance: It is the intention of the City of Biggs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If, as an attendee or a participant at the meeting, you need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City of Biggs will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk’s at (530) 868-0102 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to enable staff to make reasonable arrangements.
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.
The City Council may not discuss nor take action on any item not listed on the agenda. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of March 25, 2025, and April 8, 2025.
Recommendation: Motion/Second to approve the consent calendar.
City of Biggs
City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 6:00 PM
3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA
6. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Discussion/Action: Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Butte County Department of Development Services
The City of Biggs has maintained an agreement with the Butte County Department of Development Services since June 18, 2012, for the provision of professional planning services, as well as building plan check review and inspection services.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-11, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE BUTTE COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES”.
B. Discussion/Action: CalRecycle Grant and Payment Programs The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) administers numerous payment and grant programs to advance the State’s efforts in reducing, recycling, and reusing solid waste. To participate in these programs, the governing body is required to adopt a resolution.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-12, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL
CALRECYCLE GRANT AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF BIGGS IS ELIGIBLE”.
C. Discussion/Action: Review and Recommendations for Fireworks Ordinance Update The Biggs City Council held a special meeting on June 4, 2024, and voted to adopt the initiative ordinance which amends the Biggs Municipal Code to permit the retail sale and use of “safe and sane” fireworks within city limits.
Recommendations:
1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amendment to align the fireworks permit fee with the 7% maximum allowed under Health & Safety Code §12635.5.
2. Consider adopting a local preference policy for nonprofit permit eligibility to prioritize Biggs-based organizations.
3. Evaluate and revise the fire extinguisher and permit limit provisions to reflect Mr. Hood’s recommendations.
4. Continue coordination with TNT Fireworks and outside resources to promote safe and beneficial community use of fireworks.
City of Biggs City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 6:00 PM
3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA
D. Informational: State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) The City of Biggs has successfully completed its use of SLFRF funds, meeting all obligations, expenditure, and reporting requirements. The 2025 annual report has been submitted and corrections to historical reports have been completed.
E. Discussion/Action: Request for Proposals (RFP) for Code Enforcement Services from Butte County Department of Development Services
The City of Biggs currently contracts with the Butte County Department of Development Services for plan review, inspections, and related development services. In response to growing community needs and the desire to enhance responsiveness to nuisance and municipal code violations, staff have prepared a draft RFP seeking to expand this relationship to include code enforcement services.
Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Administrator to issue a Request for Proposals to the Butte County Department of Development Services for the provision of code enforcement services using a Hybrid Model.
F. Discussion/Action: Request for Proposals (RFP) for Law Enforcement and Public Safety Services
The City of Biggs has contracted with the Butte County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement and public safety services since 2020. That agreement is scheduled to terminate June 30, 2025.
Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Administrator to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit law enforcement and public safety services from qualified agencies, including the Butte County Sheriff’s Department and the City of Gridley Police Department, or others, to support service continuity beyond the current contract term ending June 30, 2025.
7. DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORTS – Brief updates and report on City services as it pertains to each department, if any.
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS – Brief updates on conferences, seminars, and meetings attended by the Mayor and City Council members, if any.
9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS – Brief updates and reports on conferences, seminars, and meetings attended by the City Administrator, if any.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Presented by
Roben Benish, City Clerk