REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 10, 2022
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
2/15/22 Agenda
1.2. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m. remotely via Zoom
1.3. Roll Call
1.4. February 1, 2022 Closed Session Announcement
2. CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine and enacted by one motion.
2.1. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING TITLE 15, CREATING CHAPTER 15.70 "FIBER UTILITY" OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A CITY OWNED FIBER UTILITY - Final reading and adoption by reading of title only Adopt - An ordinance adding Chapter 15.70 "Fiber Utility" in the Chico Municipal Code. This is the final reading and adoption of amendments to Title 15. (Josh Marquis, Deputy Director - Information Systems)
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING TITLE 8 - HEALTH AND SANITATION OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MANDATORY SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION - Final reading and adoption by reading of title only At its 2/1/22 meeting, the City Council introduced an ordinance to help the City comply with the new statewide mandatory organic waste disposal reduction regulations (Senate Bill 1383). The ordinance includes mandatory requirements for residents, businesses, institutions, solid waste companies, and edible food recovery organizations to divert recyclables and organic waste, including food waste, from landfills. This is the final reading and adoption of the ordinance. (Linda Herman, Park & Natural Resources Manager).
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATEION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2022-PD-001 The Police Department is seeking approval to utilize one-time savings from salary and benefits due to unfilled positions for technology and equipment upgrades. Staff is requesting to move $341,975 to our non-reoccurring operating accounts from salaries and benefits budget. (Matthew Madden, Chief of Police)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2022-PWE-002 The Public Works Director-Engineering requests consideration and approval of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification that would transfer unspent funds between projects to better align with the City’s needs and shift grant funding between fiscal years on Capital Project No. 50441 - Hegan Lane Congestion Relief, to better align with anticipated use of funds. (Report - Leigh Ann Sutton, Public Works Director-Engineering)
2.4. Staff Report
2.5. 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. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 7.24 TO THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE - PET SHOP AND KENNEL REGULATIONS Council will consider the introduction of an ordinance amending Title 7 ("Animals") of the Chico Municipal Code adding Chapter 7.24 ("Pet Shop and Kennel Regulations"), including definitions of "Pet Shop" and "Kennel" and establishing standards of care and permit requirements. (Report - Matthew Madden, Chief of Police) Recommendation : The Chief of Police recommends introduction of the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 7 (ANIMALS) OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER 7.24 ("PET SHOP AND KENNEL REGULATIONS"), INCLUDING DEFINITIONS OF "PET SHOP" AND "KENNEL" AND ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF CARE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. RATIFICATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION - LOCAL 1021 (SEIU) A resolution which modifies the pay and benefit provisions applicable to Service Employees International Union, resulting from recently concluded negotiations. (Report - Jamie Cannon, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) Recommendation : The City Manager recommends adoption of the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING "MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, TRADES AND CRAFT UNIT REGARDING PAY, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024 (2022 MOU SEIU-TC UNIT)"
5.2. Staff Report
5.3. VICE MAYOR REYNOLDS REQUEST - LETTER OF SUPPORT AB 1599 At its meeting of 1/18/22, Council voted to agendize Vice Mayor Reynolds’ request to discuss a letter of support of Assembly Bill 1599, which would bring Proposition 47 back before the voters.
5.3. Staff Report
5.4. MAYOR COOLIDGE REQUEST - BIDWELL PARK AND PLAYGROUND COMMISSION REVIEW OF PARK RULES At its meeting of 1/18/22, Council voted to agendize Mayor Coolidge’s request to direct the Bidwell Parks and Playground Commission to review the park rules.
5.4. Staff Report
5.5. 150 YEAR CELEBRATION - Informational Update
The City of Chico celebrates 150 years in existence this year. In order to mark this milestone, the City of Chico staff will be working with community partners to create a 150 year community celebration. This verbal report will provide an overview of the 150 year celebration planning efforts. (Report – Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
5.6. ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (ALS) SERVICE AREA RESOLUTIONS Chico Fire Department (CFO) has provided basic emergency medical care to city residents and visitors for over four decades. During this time, the scope of basic life support (BLS) interventions and treatments have greatly expanded and continue to do so. Virtually every U.S. firefighter receives basic emergency medical training as a minimum requirement while other departments also mandate advanced life support {ALS) training and certification. By resolution, Chico will have more local control over its pre-hospital emergency medical system, which is currently the responsibility of Butte County and managed under Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMS Agency (S-SV EMS). (Report - Steve Standridge, Fire Chief) Recommendation : The Fire Chief recommends the following: 1) adopt the resolution in the Staff Report that exercises the City's statutory authority as a charter city to establish its own ambulance service operating area; 2) adopt the resolution in the Staff Report resolution that meets the provisions of A.B. 389 as codified in Health and Safety Code §1797.201; and 3) direct the City Manager to provide notice to all pertinent parties of the City's intention to establish its own service operating area with the intent to subcontract to a private Advance Life Support {ALS) provider (effective July 1, 2023).
5.6. Staff Report
Amended - Attachment 3 - Financial Update
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.
6.3. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF REGIONAL HOUSING PRODUCTION AND PROJECTION OF 5TH HOUSING CYCLE COMPLETION - Informational only
6.3. Memo
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): BCSC Case No18CV04048; 3rd DCA Case No C092612: Northern California Environmental Development Committee v. City of Chico
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
7.6. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
8. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to the Council Strategic Planning Session on February 25, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., 411 Main Street, Third Floor, Chico, CA, followed by the Regular City Council meeting on March 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.