REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 3, 2022
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
1/4/22 Agenda
1.2. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m. remotely via Zoom
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
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Event Name: Chico City Council Meeting
Date/Time: January 4, 2022
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2. CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine and enacted by one motion.
2.1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS The certified public accounting firm of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP was engaged by the City Council to perform an audit of the financial statements and perform compliance testing of the City of Chico, Chico Public Financing Authority, Passenger Facility Charge and Chico Urban Area Joint Powers Financing Authority for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP issued unmodified (clean) audit opinions on all financial statements. The Finance Committee recommends Council acknowledge the receipt and acceptance of the 2021 Audited Financial Reports. (Kathryn Mathes, Accounting Manager)
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY FOR SAYEGH/SAMAAN, INC. (DBA BLUE OVAL MARKET) LOCATED AT 938 MANGROVE AVE, CHICO, CA 95926 APN 003-280-014 The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has determined that Sayegh/Samaan, Inc., doing business as Blue Oval Market, a convenient store, planning to be located at 938 Mangrove Avenue, Chico, CA, has applied for a Type 21 off-sale general (Package Store) ABC license. Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4, a City Council determination that public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance of the Type 21 license is required. The Chief of Police recommends City Council make a determination of Public Convenience or Necessity. (Matthew Madden, Chief of Police)
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
3. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Members of the public may address the Council at this time on any matter not already listed on the agenda, with comments being limited to three minutes or as determined by the Mayor based on the number of speakers. The Council cannot take any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. BROADBAND MASTER PLAN INTERIM REPORT
City staff have worked with EntryPoint Networks to create the Broadband Master Plan Interim Report. EntryPoint will present the report and answer any questions. (Report - Scott Dowell, Administrative Services Director) Recommendation : The Administrative Services Director requests the City Council approve the Broadband Master Plan Interim Report and approve the appropriation of $4,550,000 from American Rescue Plan to begin implementing the plan including the neighborhood pilot capital project.
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN YOUTH WELLBEING PROGRAM
August 3, 2021 the City Council directed City staff to develop and implement a Youth Wellbeing Program funded through the American Rescue Plan to address the impacts the pandemic had on school-aged youth. This report provides an overview of the applications received and the recommendations for grant funding based on the established scoring criteria. (Report - Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager) Recommendation : The City Manager recommends that City Council Approve granting funds to four youth-serving organizations based on scoring criteria.
5.2. Staff Report
5.3. MAYOR COOLIDGE REQUEST - CITY 150TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION At its meeting of 12/7/21, the Council voted to agendize a request from Mayor Coolidge to discuss the City’s 150th birthday celebration.
5.3. Staff Report
5.4. INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS – VARIOUS
5.4. IAC Recommendations
A.
REVIEW OF RENTAL REGISTRY AND SEX TRAFFICKING ORDINANCE (5/17/21 IAC meeting) Recommendation
: The Committee recommends (2-0-1, O’Brien absent) to Council to stop pursuing the rental registry and the sex trafficking ordinance (due to laws already in place).
B.
CODE ENFORCEMENT PRESENTATION (5/17/21 IAC meeting)
Recommendation
: The Committee recommends (2-0-1, O’Brien absent) Council postpone discussion of this item to allow for the presentation Supervisor Durkin suggested.
C.
HOUSING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS (5/17/21 IAC meeting) Recommendation
: The Committee recommends (2-0-1, O’Brien absent) Council direct staff not to pursue the Inclusionary Zoning element.
D.
DOWNTOWN CARD ROOM DISCUSSION (6/21/21 IAC meeting)
Recommendation
: The Committee recommends (2-0-1, O’Brien absent) Council provide general direction as to whether Jon Scott should submit the appropriate applications and fees to pursue an amendment to the City’s Municipal Code that would allow card rooms in the Downtown North zoning district subject to a use permit and through that process staff will work with the City Attorney’s Office to determine the best mechanism to accommodate Mr. Scott’s proposed revenue enhancement plan.
E.
PEDI-CAB BAR PUB CRAWL (HATCHET HOUSE) (3/10/21 IAC meeting) Recommendation
: The Committee recommends (2-0-1, O’Brien absent) Council direct staff to advise Ms. Mathiopoulos that she should submit the appropriate applications and fees if she would like to pursue a code amendment to allow a pedi-cab permit for downtown.
5.5. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS - The following reports and communication items are provided for the Council’s information. No action can be taken on items under this section unless the Council agrees to include it on a subsequent agenda.
6.1. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT - Verbal Report, City Manager Orme
6.2. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS - Pursuant to AP&P 10-10, Councilmembers may verbally request an item to be agendized at a future meeting. After stating what the item would be, a majority vote of Council is needed in order for staff to agendize. Councilmembers may also submit requests in writing.
6.3. 2020-21 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT - Information only Pursuant to California Government Code §66006(b), Staff is submitting to Council the 2020-2021 City of Chico Development Impact Fee Report, which contains financial information pertaining to the collection and use of development impact fees imposed by the City for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. This report provides information only and does not increase or decrease the fees. The statute requires the Council to review the report, but no particular findings or actions are required. (Leigh Ann Sutton, Director of Public Works - Engineering)
6.3. Staff Report
7. CLOSED SESSION - PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COUNCIL DISQUALIFICATIONS
7.1. CLOSED SESSION – Council will recess to Closed Session, which is a closed Zoom meeting.
7.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): USDC (ED) Case No. 2:21-cv-00640 – MCE-DMC: Warren v. Chico
7.3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 Negotiator: Jamie Cannon, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management Employee Organizations: Chico Fire Safety Management, Chico Police Management, Confidentials, Chico Management Employees, International Association of Fire Fighters, Service Employees International Union, United Public Employees of California, Local 792
7.4. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
7.5. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
8. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting on January 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chico Council Chamber, 411 Main St. Chico, CA.