REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 12, 2022
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m. 1/18/22 Agenda
1.2. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m. remotely via Zoom
1.3. Roll Call
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Due to the recent universal masking indoors mandate issued by the California Department of Public Health and to protect the health of its citizens, the Council meeting is being held virtually via Zoom. The public is invited to participate in the Council Meeting using the information below to login into the meeting, If you need guidance on participation via Zoom, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 530-896-7250, 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting. The public may also submit comments via Engaged Chico at https://chico-ca.granicusideas.com/meetings. Engaged Chico comments will be closed at 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Event Name: Chico City Council Meeting
Date/Time: January 18, 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. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO REQUESTING EXTENSION OF THE VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM AND ASSOCIATED FEES, AND AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN A SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 9250.7 AND 22710 The City of Chico has participated in the Butte County Abandoned Vehicle Service Authority (Service Authority) since 2003. The Service Authority, which is a joint powers authority, includes Butte County, as well as the Cities of Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville, and the Town of Paradise. The program uses a $1 fee on passenger vehicle registration and $2 fee on commercial vehicle registration within the County and Cities/Town to defray costs associated with the removal of abandoned vehicles. This program is known as the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement, or AVA, Program (Program). (Charlene Durkin, Code Enforcement Supervisor)
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. CONSIDERATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING POLICY (EPPP) The City Council will consider an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy (EPPP) that encourages City Departments to procure goods and services that, when all factors are considered, have a lesser impact on the environment and on human health when compared to competing goods and services for the same purpose Secondary purposes of the policy include supporting local businesses, and helping to generate markets for recycled goods and other environmentally preferable products and services where economically feasible and practical. The Director of Public Works O&M recommends City Council approval of the Administrative Procedure & Policy to establish the EPPP. (Erik Gustafson - Public Works Director - O&M)
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. TEAM CHICO INFORMATIONAL UPDATE
The Team Chico collaborative consists of a coalition of economic and workforce development partners, working jointly to support the Chico business community. This report provides an overview of the Team Chico organization and information on the 2022 initiatives. (Report - Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager) Recommendation : The City Manager recommends that the City Council accept the report for information.
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. RESOLUTION APPROVING BOUNDARY LINE MODIFICATION 20-09 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A REAL PROPERTY ECHANGE WITH BRUCE ROAD ASSOCIATES, L.P., TO CARRY OUT THE "LAND TRANSFER" COMPONENT OF THE STONEGATE SUBDIVISION The City Council’s approval of the Stonegate Subdivision in 2018 included a provision for a 1-acre Land Transfer involving City-owned property to return at a future date. At its November 18, 2021 meeting the Map Advisory Committee voted to forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve the request. The proposal is within the scope of the Environmental Impact Report adopted for the Stonegate Subdivision. (Report - Mike Sawley, Principal Planner) Recommendation : The Map Advisory Committee and the Community Development Director recommend that the City Council hold a hearing for the applicant on the proposal and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING BOUNDARY LINE MODIFICATION NO. 20-09 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A REAL PROPERTY EXCHANGE WITH BRUCE ROAD ASSOCIATES, L.P., AND EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS (Epick Homes, Inc.)
5.2. Staff Report
5.3. DE-ESCALATION & CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING AND HIRING & RECRUITMENT UPDATE At the June 23, 2020, meeting, Council directed the Chief of Police provide a training overview and implementation plan for every officer to receive 40 hours of de-escalation & crisis intervention training over a 2-year period. Chico PD Staff will provide a brief presentation to Council regarding the completion of this de-escalation and crisis intervention training, as well as a hiring and recruitment update. (Report - Matthew Madden, Chief of Police) Recommendation : Informational only. No Council action is required.
5.3. Staff Report
5.4. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 3.85 AND 15.36 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE (CMC) RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU’S) - Introductory Reading In 2019, Accessory Dwelling Units became permitted in single family and multi-family zoning districts per Government Code 65852.2. Until recently, there has been vague guidance from the State regarding what the City can charge for development impact fees, sewer connection fees, and capacity charges for ADUs. The adoption of the proposed ordinance would update the Chico Municipal Code with the new guidelines relating to fees and charges for ADUs. (Report - Leigh Ann Sutton, Public Works Director - Engineering) Recommendation : The Public Works Director- Engineering recommends the introductory reading of the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING CHAPTERS 3.85 AND 15.36 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
5.4. Staff Report
5.5. AMENDMENT OF CALPERS RETIREMENT CONTRACT AFFECTING SWORN PARK RANGERS The City Council adopted a resolution on December 21, 2021, that approved the City’s intent to amend the contract between the City of Chico and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to implement negotiated changes to the definition of Sworn Park Rangers under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for United Public Employees of California (UPEC) employees. Further, the City Council introduced an ordinance on December 21, 2021, authorizing the above stated amendment. (Report - Jamie Cannon, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) Recommendation : The Director of Human Resources & Risk Management recommends that Council adopt the following ordinance by reading of the title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
5.5. Staff Report
5.6. MAYOR COOLIDGE REQUEST - RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND LEGISLATION LETTER At its meeting of 12/21/21, Council voted to agendize a request from Mayor Coolidge to consider a letter urging Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
5.6. letter
5.7. 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.
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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1): USDC (ED) 2:18-cv-01692-MCE-AC: Estate of Tyler S. Rushing et al v. AG Private Protection
7.4. 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
7.5. SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - Pursuant to Government Code § 54954.3(a), the City Council is prohibited by law from considering any other business at this meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Due to the recent universal masking indoors mandate issued by the California Department of Public Health and to protect the health of its citizens, the Council meeting is being held virtually via Zoom. The public is invited to participate in the Council Meeting using the information below to login into the meeting, If you need guidance on participation via Zoom, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 530-896-7250. The public may also submit comments via Engaged Chico at https://chico-ca.granicusideas.com/meetings. Engaged Chico comments will be closed at 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Event Name: Chico City Council Meeting
Date/Time: January 18, 2022
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1/18/22 Special Closed Session Agenda
2.1. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COUNCIL DISQUALIFICATIONS
2.2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: (Gov. Code Section 54957(b).) Title: City Attorney
2.3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: (Gov. Code section 54957(b).) Title: City Manager
7.6. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
8. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to the Regular City Council meeting on February 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chico Council Chamber, 411 Main St. Chico, CA.