CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 2022
Minutes
1.1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
1.2. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the January 4, 2022 - Regular City Council meeting to order remotely via Zoom at 6:00 p.m.
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call -
Present: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge
Absent: None
Closed Session Announcement from the December 21st meeting - No action was taken on any of the items as noted on that agenda. Direction was provided.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Due to the recent universal masking indoor mandate issued by the California Department of Public Health and to protect the health of its citizens, the Council meeting was held virtually via Zoom. The public was invited to participate in the Council Meeting using the information found on the City's agenda as noted on the City's website. The public was also encouraged to submit written comments via Engaged Chico.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to approve the Consent Agenda, as read.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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 recommended Council acknowledge the receipt and acceptance of the 2021 Audited Financial Reports. (Kathryn Mathes, Accounting Manager)
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 recommended City Council make a determination of Public Convenience or Necessity. (Matthew Madden, Chief of Police) January 4, 2022, Council Minutes Page 1 of 4
2.3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
3. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Members of the public addressed the Council at this time on any matter not already listed on the agenda. The Council could not take any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
Addressing the Council under Business from the Floor were Nichole Nava, Katie Posey, Joe Cadelago, Jessica Giannola, Lori, Julie Threet.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. BROADBAND MASTER PLAN INTERIM REPORT
City staff worked with Entry Point Networks to create the Broadband Master Plan Interim Report.
EntryPoint will present the report and answer any questions. (Report - Scott Dowell, Administrative Services Director
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to 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.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
5.2. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN YOUTH WELLBEING PROGRAM
At its meeting of 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)
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to approve the granting of the funds to four youth-serving organizations based on scoring criteria.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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.
No action was taken; staff will bring back an overview of the work that is currently underway by City staff.
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5.4. INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS - VARIOUS - Vice Mayor Reynolds - Internal Affairs Committee Chair
A. REVIEW OF RENTAL REGISTRY AND SEX TRAFFICKING ORDINANCE (5/17/21 IAC meeting)
Motion by Vice Mayor Reynolds, seconded by Councilmember to accept the lAC recommendation to stop pursuing the rental registry, with the sex trafficking issues addressed during the Code Enforcement discussion that will continue at the IAC level.
Carried 6-1, with Brown opposed.
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.
Just an update; no action taken so that IAC will be able to hear the presentation by an outside firm regarding code enforcement.
C. HOUSING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS (5/17/21 IAC meeting) Motion by Councilmember Morgan, seconded by Councilmember Tandon to accept the IAC recommendation to remove inclusionary zoning from consideration at this time.
Carried 6-1, with Brown opposed.
D. DOWNTOWN CARD ROOM DISCUSSION (6/21/21 IAC meeting)
Motion by Councilmember Morgan, seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to let Jon Scott know that he can go through the process of pursuing a code 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.
Carried 7-0.
E. PEDI-CAB BAR PUB CRAWL (HATCHET HOUSE) (3/10/21 IAC meeting) Motion by Mayor Coolidge, seconded by Councilmember Tandon to accept the IAC recommendation 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. Carried 7-0.
5.5. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS - The following reports and communication items were provided for the Council's information. No action could be taken on items under this section unless the Council agreed to include it on a subsequent agenda.
6.1. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - Verbal Report, City Manager Orme
6.2. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS - None
6.3. 2020-21 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT - Information only Pursuant to California Government Code §66006(b), Staff submitted 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 yea 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) January 4, 2022, Council Minutes Page 3 of 4
7. CLOSED SESSION - PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COUNCIL DISQUALIFICATIONS CLOSED SESSION - Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:08 p.m., which was a closed Zoom meeting.
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 - None
7.5. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Item 7.2. Warren v. Chico
The City Attorney announced that Council met in Closed Session for Item 7.2. Warren vs. the city of Chico. The Council voted unanimously (7-0) to authorize the City Manager and Cit Attorney to enter into the settlement agreement with the plaintiffs. That approval is not final unti the presiding judge signs the settlement order which could take up to two weeks. At that time, the City can discuss and disclose the details of the settlement agreement.
Item 7.3. Labor Negotiations
This item was continued to a future meeting and not discussed at this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 10:09 p.m. 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.
Date Approved: /drp 4/5/22
Nitrank Presson
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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