ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 18, 2022 Minutes
1.1. ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
1.2. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m. remotely via Zoom
1.3. Roll Call
Present: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge
Absent: None
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Due to the universal masking indoors 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 also provided with an opportunity to speak at the meeting as well as submit comments via the Engaged Chico platform found on the City's website.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Tandon 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. RESOLUTION NO. 01-22 - 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)
2.2. CONSIDERATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING POLICY (EPPP) The City Council considered approval of 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 recommended City Council approval of the Administrative Procedure & Policy to establish the EPPP. (Erik Gustafson - Public Works Director - 0&M)
2.3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Nichole Nava, Matt York, Dr. Katie Posey, Julie Threet, Jesica Giannola, Kelli Johnson, and Jeff Creed addressed the Council on matters not already listed on 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 provided an overview of the Team Chico organization and information on the 2022 initiatives. (Report - Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
Addressing the Council on this item was Julie Threet.
5.2. RESOLUTION NO. 02-22 - 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)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to approve the Boundary Line Modification 20-09 by adoption of Resolution No. 02-22; and authorized the City Manager to enter into a real property exchange with Bruce Road Associates, L.P.., to carry out the "land transfer" component of the Stonegate Subdivision.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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 provided 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)
This was an update. No action was required.
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) - This item was removed from the agenda and referred to the Finance Committee for discussion.
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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) A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien, seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to adopt the following ordinance by reading of title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 2571 - 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
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
5.7. 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 agrees to include it on a subsequent agenda.
6.1. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - Verbal Report, City Manager Orme Council will continue to meet via Zoom in February in order ensure the safety of the citizens to allow for the maximum number of people to attend and participate unless the Governor changes the current order.
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 was required in order to place on an upcoming agenda.
Vice Mayor Reynolds - request to agendize a discussion of drafting a letter of support for AB 1599. A motion was made by Reynolds and seconded by O'Brien to agendize. Carried 7-0.
Mayor Coolidge - request to agendize a discussion to direct the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission to review the current park rules. A motion was made by Mayor Coolidge and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds. Carried 7-0.
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7. CLOSED SESSION - PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COUNCIL DISQUALIFICATIONS - Public Comments regarding Closed Session matters were received from Nichole Nava, Ruth Sarnoff, and Jesica Giannola.
Councilmember Tandon announced in Closed Session that she needed to recuse herself on Item 7.4. Labor Negotiations related to SEIU. She left the meeting and did not take part in the discussion.
7.1. CLOSED SESSION - Council recessed to Closed Session at 7:35 p.m. which was a closed Zoom meeting to discuss the following items:
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. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
2.1. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COUNCIL DISQUALIFICATIONS - None
2.2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: (Gov. Code Section 54957(b).) Title: City Attorney
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: (Gov. Code section 54957(b).) Title: City Manager
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The City Clerk announced that Council met in Closed Session to discuss the following three items in as listed on the Adjourned Regular City Council agenda as well as the two added items from the Special Closed Session called by the Council.
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 - Direction was provided; no action was taken.
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 - Direction was provided; no action was taken.
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7.4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 - Direction was provided; no action was taken.
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 In Closed Session, Councilmember Tandon recused herself on the SEIU negotiations and left the meeting during that discussion.
Special Closed Session Items:
2.2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: (Gov. Code Section 54957(b).) Title: City Attorney - Direction was provided; no action was taken.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: (Gov. Code section 54957(b).) Title: City Manager - Direction was provided; no action was taken
8. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 10:00 p.m. 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.
Date Approved: 4/19/22
Nakoranil Presson
Deborah R. Presson, City Clerk
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