City of Biggs City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting of Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 6:00 PM
3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA
Posted: August 8, 2025, location: 3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA.
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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.
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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. PUBLIC HEARING: Lot Line Adjustment 2025-01 (Durso)
The owner of 365 B Street wishes to reconfigure the common property line between the subject parcels to match the existing fence line.
A. Staff comments
B. Opening hearing to the public
City of Biggs City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting of Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 6:00 PM
3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA
1. Proponents
2. Opponents
3. Proponents’ rebuttal
4. Opponents’ rebuttal
C. Close hearing to the public
D. Council discussion
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-28, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 2025-01 (DURSO) ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 001-150-082 AND 001-150-008.”
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Acknowledge Cash and Investment Report for June 2025.
B. Approve warrants 39408 – 39514, 51920253 – 5192057, 71720251, 72220251, 9303477 – 9303512 for the month of July 2025 in the amount of $1,081,644.99.
C. Approve minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of July 8, 2025, and July 22, 2025.
Recommendation: Motion/Second to approve the consent calendar.
7. ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Discussion/Action: Engagement Letter with Best, Best & Krieger The Council is asked to consider the Engagement Letter with Best, Best & Kreiger in an amount not to exceed $15,000 for legal services related to the following project:
Applicant/Owner: Kory Hamman
Project Location: 2859 Sixth Street, APNs 001-103-007 & 022-160-091 Recommendation: Authorize the City Attorney to execute the Engagement Letter.
B. Discussion/Action: Response to 2024-2025 Butte County Grand Jury Report On June 20, 2025, the Butte County Grand Jury submitted its Final Report for 2024-2025, which identifies serious deficiencies in the fiscal oversight, lease management, and operational governance of the Biggs Industrial Park located at 2837 W. Biggs-Gridley Road.
Recommendation: Staff recommend that the City Council review and approve the attached draft response letter and authorize the Interim City Administrator to finalize and transmit the response on behalf of the City of Biggs. The final response shall be signed by Mayor James T. "Bo" Sheppard and submitted to the Honorable Michael R. Deems, Judge of the Superior Court, in compliance with Penal Code §§933 and 933.05.
City of Biggs City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting of Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 6:00 PM
3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA
C. Discussion/Action: Consideration of Proposal from California Consulting for Grant Writing Services
The City of Biggs has historically pursued various grant funding opportunities to support infrastructure improvements, public safety, community services, and economic development.
Recommendation:
1. Approve a professional services agreement with California Consulting under the monthly retainer model, or
2. Approve a professional services agreement with California Consulting on a per-grant basis, or
3. Decline to proceed with a contract at this time.
D. Discussion/Action: Reversion of First Street (Between B Street and Aleut Street) to Two-Way Traffic Flow
In 2019, the City Council directed First Street between B Street and Aleut Street be converted to a one-way southbound street. Since implementation, residents and staff have raised concerns related to circulation constraints, emergency vehicle access, and driver confusion.
Recommendation:
1. Motion/Second to approve Resolution No. 2025-27, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS REVERSING THE ONE-WAY TRAFFIC
DESIGNATION ON FIRST STREET BETWEEN B STREET AND ALEUT STREET AND RESTORING TWO-WAY TRAFFIC FLOW.”
2. Direct the City Administrator and Public Works Department to complete implementation for the removal of the one-way signage striping/curb changes in accordance with CVC and CA MUTCD standards.
E. Discussion/Action: Chief of Police
The proposed Ordinance will designate the Chief of Police of the Gridley Police Department as the Chief of Police of the City of Biggs, effective July 1, 2025.
Recommendation: Motion/Second to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 439 by reading of title only, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BIGGS AMENDING CHAPTER 2.20 OF THE BIGGS MUNICIPAL CODE CHIEF OF POLICE APPOINTED.”
F. Discussion/Action: Review and Discussion of Regional Government Services (RGS) Accounting Contract
City of Biggs City Council Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting of Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 6:00 PM
3016 Sixth Street, Biggs, CA
On February 21, 2025, the City of Biggs entered into a Management and Administrative Services Agreement with Regional Government Services to provide professional accounting support services. The initial not-to-exceed value for the agreement was $36,000 for the term extending through March 1, 2026. However, several concerns have arisen regarding billing practices and performance.
Recommendation: Staff recommend that the City Council review the Alternative Courses of Action and direct staff.
G. Discussion/Action: Adopt the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA)
The adoption of CUPCCAA procedures is expected to increase operational efficiency and reduce administrative costs associated with small and mid-sized public works projects.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-29, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BIGGS ELECTING TO BECOME SUBJECT TO THE
UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT (CUPCCAA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE §22030.”
8. DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORTS – Brief updates and report on City services as it pertains to each department, if any.
Planning Activity Report
9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS – Brief updates on conferences, seminars, and meetings attended by the Mayor and City Council members, if any.
10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS – Brief updates and reports on conferences, seminars, and meetings attended by the City Administrator, if any.
11. CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(2)(d) One Potential Case
12. RESUME REGULAR SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
Presented by
Roben Benish, City Clerk