ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - March 15, 2022 Minutes
1.1. ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
1.2. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the March 15, 2022 - Adjourned Regular Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.3. Invocation - Police Chaplain, Peter Hansen
1.4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.5. Roll Call
Present: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge
Absent: None
1.6. Proclamation - American Red Cross Month
1.7. Presentation - Paradise Chico Regionalization of Sewer Project
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Addressing the Council on the Consent agenda items were Nichole Nava, Julie Threet, Ruth Sarnoff, and Sascha Anya.
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to approve the Consent Agenda, as read, with Item 2.3. removed from Consent for further discussion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
RESOLUTION NO. 06-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING
THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR STATE WATER RESOURCES
CONTROL BOARD WASTEWATER CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM FOR THE CHAPMAN/MULBERRY
WASTEWATER CONSOLIDATION PROJECT
Public Works - Engineering staff was approved to apply for grant funding through the State Water Resources Control Board's Wastewater Consolidation Program (WCP) to develop the Chapman/Mulberry Wastewater Consolidation Project. The purpose of the WCP is to coordinate with local sewer providers for the expansion of sewer service to disadvantaged communities. The WCP will award up to and possibly exceeding $10,000,000 for projects. (Leigh Ann Sutton, Public Works Director-Engineering)
2.2. MINUTE ORDER NO. 01-22 - AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO DONATE SURPLUS
EQUIPMENT TO BUTTE-GLENN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO SUPPORT ITS FIREFIGHTER I
ACADEMY
Approved a minute order declaring a cache of equipment as surplus property and authorizing the City Manager to donate the items to Butte-Glenn Community College District. (Steve Standridge - Fire Chief) March 15, 2022 Council Minutes Page 1 of 6
2.3. ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 481 - MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY APPROVAL Assembly Bill 481 ("AB 481") codified in Government Code sections 7070 through 7075, requires a law enforcement agency ("LEA") to obtain approval from the applicable governing body, via adoption of a Military Equipment Use Policy (the "Policy") by ordinance (the "Ordinance"), prior to the LEA funding, acquiring, or using military equipment. The Chico Police Department ("CPD") was seeking City Council approval of the attached Military Equipment Use Policy - General Order 709 (Exhibit "A"), in order to allow CPD to continue to use the vital equipment specified therein and continue to purchase said equipment as needed. (Report - Matthew Madden, Chief of Police)
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to approve the attached Military Equipment Use Policy, review the attached Ordinance to adopt the Military Equipment Use Policy, and provide the Chief of Police direction to bring back the Ordinance for its first reading and introduction after the 30-day online publication requirement of the Military Equipment Use Policy is satisfied.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Brown
2.4. RESOLUTION NO. 07-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG STATE ROUTE 99 (PORTION OF APN 002- 420-021) - CHICO PETRO INC.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG STATE ROUTE 99 (PORTION OF APN 002- 450-040) - PENNEY PROPERTY SUB HOLDINGS LLC
RESOLUTION NO. 09-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG STATE ROUTE 99 (PORTION OF APN 002- RESOLUTION NO. 10-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG STATE ROUTE 99 (PORTION OF APN 002- 420-026) - IN-N-OUT BURGERS
RESOLUTION NO. 11-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG STATE ROUTE 99 (PORTION OF APN 002- 420-025) - MARVIN AND LINDA GEISTLINGER REVOCABLE TRUST OF JUNE 30, 1995 RESOLUTION NO. 12-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG STATE ROUTE 99 (PORTION OF APN 002- 420-027) - 12085 BRANDFORD STREET PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 13-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG STATE ROUTE 99 (PORTION OF APN 002- 420-028) - JOE WONG FAMILY TRUST
RESOLUTION NO. 14-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG STATE ROUTE 99 (PORTION OF APN 002- 450-035) - FURROW LAND CO. LLC AND THE ARTHUR J. AND DONNA LEE PENNER LIVING TRUST, DATED APRIL 30, 1993
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2.5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - Item 2.3.
3. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Members of the public addressed the Council on matters not already listed on the agenda. The Council cannot take any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
Addressing the Council were James Hutchinson, Nichole Nava, Julie Threet, Ruth Sarnoff, Sascha Anya, and Jeff Creed.
The City Council recessed at 7:11 p.m. for a ten-minute break. The meeting was reconvened, and all members were present.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
REDISTRICTING OF CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF CHICO - PUBLIC HEARING #3: FIRST
READING AND INTRODUCTION TO ORDINANCE ADJUSTING BOUNDARIES The City Council has held two (2) of four (4) mandatory public hearings on February 1, 2022, and March 1, 2022. The City of Chico's ('City") redistricting process must be completed by April 17, 2022. At the second public hearing, the City's Demographer presented ten proposed district maps submitted by both the Demographer and the public. The purpose of this third public hearing was to continue to receive public input regarding all proposed district maps, including two additional maps prepared by the Demographer. The adjustment of Council district boundaries must be established through the adoption of an ordinance. (Report - Vincent C. Ewing, City Attorney)
The Mayor opened the hearing to the public.
Addressing the Council were Nichole Nava and Bryce Goldstein.
The hearing was closed to further comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to move five maps forward for further consideration which were the following maps: Demographer Map 4, Demographer Map 5 Public Submission Map (Goldstein 1000), Public Submission Map 6 (Help People Vote), and Public Submission Map #7 - (Heart of Chico) and introduced the ordinance by reading of title only.
Council also requested that the Demographer provide three additional maps which included modifications to Demographer Maps 4B & 5B: Demographer Proposal 4B, Demographer Proposal 5B, and Public Submission Map (Goldstein 1000) Public Submission 2B, and extended the time frame for citizens to submit additional maps to 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2022.
The Council also called for one additional special public hearing to be held on March 29, 2022, in order to provide for additional citizen input.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. ISLAND ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND BUTTE LAFCO In an effort to consolidate the City's boundaries and encourage the efficient delivery of urban services, the City and Butte Local Agency Formation Commission have made substantial progress over the past year towards the common goal of annexing the remaining County "island" areas within the City's Sphere of Influence. The remaining island areas are substantially City-surrounded unincorporated County jurisdiction pockets that are largely built-out with single-family residential uses and associated infrastructure. The islands are functionally a part of the City's political, economic, and social fabric and are logical to be under City jurisdiction. The timing of annexation for the remaining islands is to be memorialized in an Island Annexation Agreement. A number of factors were considered in determining the annexation schedule, including the socio-economic status of the areas, demand for sewer service, development and redevelopment potential, and more. This planning effort has been coordinated with City department heads. (Report - Brendan Vieg, Community Development Director
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to authorize the City Manager to enter into the Island Annexation Agreement between the City of Chico and Butte Local Agency Formation Commission.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
5.2. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM On June 8, 2021, the City Council directed City staff to develop a small business assistance program to be funded through the American Rescue Plan to address the impacts the pandemic had on local small businesses. This report provides an overview of the proposed guidelines and the implementation plan. (Report - Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager) Addressing the Council were Nichole Nava and Jeff Creed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to accept the following recommendations to: 1) approve program guidelines, and 2) authorize City staff to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement with 3CORE for program implementation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
5.3. FEBRUARY 22, 2022 INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING RECOMMENDATION REGARDING CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES PRESENTATION - tabled indefinitely
5.4. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO THE BUTTE CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY On 10/1/19, the Chico City Council adopted an ordinance authorizing the implementation of a Community created, with the board comprised of various representatives from the County, including two voting members and two alternates representing the City of Chico.
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On 11/5/19, the Council adopted Resolution No. 77-19, that finalized the Joint Powers Authority Agreement establishing the Butte Choice Energy Authority (BEA). Pursuant to the appointment process set forth in that resolution, the Council voted 6-1, with Morgan opposed to appoint Councilmember Brown and Councilmember Huber as board members, with former Councilmembers Schwab and Stone serving as the required alternates.
In May of 2021, Council confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Vice Mayor Reynolds to fill one of the alternate's spots. However, the Internal Affairs Committee meeting has since moved to the first Monday of each month from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. thereby eliminating the ability of Vice Mayor Reynolds to serve on this board. Therefore, Council was asked to officially appoint one additional board member and two alternates to fill the vacancies of Huber, Schwab and Stone. Councilmember Brown has continued in her capacity as the Council appointee ensuring that there has been representation by the City of Chico since its inception. BCEA meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, at 5:30 p.m. in the BAG meeting room. (Report - Deborah R. Presson, City Clerk & Elections Official
A motion was made by Councilmember Brown and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to appoint Councilmember Bennett as the voting member and Vice Mayor Reynolds and Mayor Coolidge as the alternates.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
5.5. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None 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
6.2. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS - None
7. CLOSED SESSION - PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COUNCIL DISQUALIFICATIONS Addressing the Council on Closed Session items were Nichole Nava and Jeff Creed.
7.1. CLOSED SESSION - Council recessed to Closed Session in Conference Room 2 at 8:59 p.m.
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 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): SUPERIOR COURT Case No. 22CV00360: David L. Waddell v. City of Chico
7.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1): CHICO SCRAP METAL V. CITY OF CHICO (SCSC CASE NO. 18CV03900) March 15, 2022 Council Minutes Page 5 of 6
7.5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: (Gov. Code section 54957(b).) Title: City Manager
7.6. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: (Gov. Code Section 54957(b).) Title: City Attorney PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: (Gov. Code section 54957(b).) Title: City Clerk
7.8. 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 Management Employees, Chico Police Management, Chico Police Officers Association, Chico Public Safety Association, Confidentials, International Association of Fire Fighters, Service Employees International Union - Trades & Crafts, Stationary Engineers Local 39, United Public Employees of California - Local 792, and All Department
7.9. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
7.10. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT - The City Clerk announced that the Council met in Closed Session with staff to discuss the seven items as noted on the agenda. No action was taken on any of the items; direction ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 10:25 p.m. to the Regular City Council meeting on April 5, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
Date Approved: /drp 5/17/22
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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