ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - March 1, 2022 Minutes
1.1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
1.2. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the March 1, 2022 Regular City Council meeting to 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.3. Invocation - Reverend Robert Morton, Bethel AME
1.4. Roll Call
Present: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge
Absent: None
1.5. February 22, 2022, Special Closed Session Announcement:
Council met in Closed Session on February 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. with staff to discuss the following Item 2.2.- EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): USDC (ED) Case No. 2:21-cv-00640 - MCE-DMC: Warren v. Chico
No action was taken; an update was provided to Council.
2. CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered routine and could therefore be enacted by one motion.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and 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. ORDINANCE NO. 2574 - 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 - Final reading and adoption
Adopted 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. The ordinance was introduced by Council at its meeting of 2/15/22. (Matt Madden, Chief of Police)
2.2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 11/16/21 AND 12/7/21
2.3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Members of the public addressed the Council on matters 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.
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Addressing the Council under Business from the Floor were Nichole Nava, Jeff Creed, Carla Struble, James Hutchinson, Patrick Newman, and Katie Posey.
The Council recessed at 6:17 p.m. for a 5-minute break. The meeting was reconvened and all members were present.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. REDISTRICTING OF CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF CHICO - PUBLIC HEARING #2 The City Council held its second Public Hearing on the redistricting efforts for the City of Chico. The Council held its first of four (4) mandatory public hearing on February 1, 2022. Ten (10) maps were being considered with seven (7) maps submitted by citizens and three (3) proposed maps created by the demographer. All ten (10) maps were received and made public within the required seven (7) days prior to the presentation of such maps. This second public hearing was conducted in order to provide citizens with an opportunity to provide input regarding the composition of the Council districts after ARDA Demographics presented the maps to the Council. The maps in question were made available for public view on the City's website.
Mayor Coolidge opened the hearing to the public. Nichole Nava, Bryce Goldstein, Julie Threet, David Welch, and Kurt Monfort provided input on the proposed maps. The hearing was closed.
The Council recessed at 7:12 p.m. for a five-minute break. The meeting was reconvened and all members were present.
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - COMMERCE COURT EXTENSION Council considered the Internal Affairs Committee's (3-0) recommendation to ask for Council consideration of future funding to connect Westfield Lane and Commerce Court in order to allow for a second access point into the Meyers Industrial Area. Leigh Ann Sutton, Public Works Director - Engineering presented this conceptual design to the Internal Affairs Committee for its consideration. (Report - Vice Mayor Kasey Reynolds)
Addressing the Council on this matter were Barry Jones, Matt Gallaway, Richard Billson, and Ruth Sarnoff.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to accept the Internal Affairs Committee recommendation to look at this project and funding opportunities during the upcoming budget process.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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5.2. AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR AB 2020 The City Council requested legislative remedies be found to help deal with the overwhelming mental and behavioral health concerns that place a heavy burden on both public and private resources and leave those experiencing mental and behavioral health challenges not being able to adequately garner the level of support they need. Council was asked to consider authorizing a letter of support for AB 2020 which would amend State law, modifying the definition of "gravely disabled", which is used to evaluate the need to establish a Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) act conservatorship.
Addressing the Council were Nichole Nava, Katie Posey, and Ruth Sarnoff.
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for AB 2020 on behalf of the City Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
5.3. SPECIAL PLANNING AREAS CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Council was asked to consider the Special Planning Area action taken at the November 17, 2020 meeting where Council voted 6-0-1, to delay all future Special Planning Areas requests or discussions until the Housing Element and General Plan updates were completed. On December 8, 2020, Councilmember Morgan, who voted in the majority on this item, requested reconsideration of his vote which was supported (6-1, Huber opposed) by the Council. Minutes of both meetings were included in this report. During an audit of the Agenda Planning Calendar, it was discovered that Councilmember Morgan's request was dropped and never agendized. At this time, Council may take up this matter as the one-year timeframe for reconsideration has passed as set forth in AP&P 10-10. Planning staff will be in attendance to address any questions related to this item and to provide information regarding the Housing Element and General Plan updates. (Report - Deborah Presson, City Clerk & Elections Official
Addressing the Council were Jared, Alexander Smith, and Ruth Sarnoff.
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to agendize the prior Council action taken on November 17, 2020, in order to provide direction to staff on how to proceed.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Brown
5.4. 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
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6.3. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND BUDGET MONITORING REPORTS - Information only
CLOSED SESSION - PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COUNCIL DISQUALIFICATIONS Addressing the Council regarding Closed Session items were Nichole Nava and Jeff Creed.
7.1. CLOSED SESSION - Council recessed to Closed Session in Conference Room 1 at 8:31 p.m.
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. ;ONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Cod ec. 54956.9(a): SUPERIOR COURT Case No. 22CV00360: David L. Waddell v. City of Chic
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 Battalion Chiefs, Chico Police Management, Confidentials, Chico Management Employees, United Public Employees of California - Local 792, Stationary Engineers Local 39
7.4. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
7.5. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Attorney announced that the Council met in Closed Session with staff regarding the three items as noted on the agenda.
No action was taken; direction was provided.
ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 10:45 p.m. to the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting on March 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
Date Approved: /drp 5/17/22
Nebrakke Presson
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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