REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 17, 2022
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 1:00 p.m. Budget Session & 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 5/17/22 Agenda
1.2. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the May 17, 2022 - Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.3. Invocation – Chaplain Peter Hansen
1.4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.5. Roll Call
1.6. BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
A.
DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
1. City Manager – General Message
2. Administrative Services Department – Vision & Goals
3. Human Resources & Risk Management
4. Fire & Rescue Department
5. Police Department
6. Community Development Department
7. Public Works – Operations & Maintenance
8. Public Works – Engineering
B.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2022-23 PROPOSED BUDGET
The 2022-23 Proposed Budget was presented and discussed by the Interim City Manager and Department Directors with the City Council. At this meeting, City Council was asked to approve the Proposed Budget for the City of Chico and the Successor Agency to the Chico Redevelopment Agency. (Report - Paul Hahn, Interim City Manager)
Recommendation : The Interim City Manager recommends adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ADOPTING THE 2022-23 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CHICO, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CHICO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1.6. Proposed Budget
1.7. RECONVENE AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m.
Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney Ewing
The City Council met with the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Manager and staff in Closed Session on the following agenda items.
Item 7.1. - Warren Case - The Council directed staff to move forward only with the Eaton/Cohasset site and to agendize in open session, the discussion of two additional sites at the June 7th City Council meeting.
Item 7.2. - Pending Litigation - Waddell vs. the City of Chico - No action was taken; direction was given.
Item 7.3. Anticipated Litigation - One case. No action was taken. An update was provided.
Item 7.4. Public Employee Appointment - City Manager - No action was taken; an update was provided.
Item 7.5. Labor Negotiations - No action was taken.
Item 7.6. - Property Negotiations - No action was taken; direction was given.
1.8. PROCLAMATIONS
A.
NorCalCyber Mayor’s Cup 2022
B.
Arbor Day Proclamation
2. CONSENT AGENDA – All matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered routine and could thereby be enacted by one motion.
2.1. ADOPTION OF SEWER IN LIEU RESOLUTIONS - VARIOUS
Adopt - resolutions authorizing sewer assessments to be collected on the tax roll, in lieu of full and immediate payment of the sewer system connection fees. (Leigh Ann Sutton, Public Works Director-Engineering) RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO LEVYING ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS IN LIEU OF THE PAYMENT OF SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION FEES INCIDENT TO THE CONNECTION OF PREMISES TO THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM - 3035 & 3039 ESPLANADE - ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 006-270-015 (Petition from property owners Roy P. Ellis and Janet Ellis) RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO LEVYING ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS IN LIEU OF THE PAYMENT OF SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION FEES INCIDENT TO THE CONNECTION OF PREMISES TO THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM - 1498 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE - ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 045-321-020 (Petition from property owners Jacob Boyle and Megan Boyle)
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 2/25/22, 3/1/22, 3/11/22, 3/15/22, 3/29/22
2.2. Draft Minutes
2.3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
3. 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.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. HEARING TO APPROVE THE 2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE OF FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT (HOME) FUNDS The City receives an annual award of community development and housing funds from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Each year, the City must submit an Annual Action Plan (AAP) to HUD describing the City's plans for using these funds in the upcoming year. The AAP was made available for public comment on April 15, 2022. At its April 19, 2022 meeting, the City Council conducted a hearing on the draft 2022-2023 Annual Plan and directed staff to schedule a second hearing for adoption of the Final Annual Plan at its meeting on May 17, 2022. (Report - MaryJo Alonzo, Housing Specialist)
Recommendation : The Community Development Director recommends that City Council 1) hold a public hearing on the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan; 2) consider any public comment received during the hearing; and 3) approve the Annual Action Plan, including the proposed amendments and authorize its submittal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
4.1. Staff Report
5. REGULAR 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. The Council cannot take any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
4.1. HEARING TO APPROVE THE 2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE OF FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT (HOME) FUNDS The City receives an annual award of community development and housing funds from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Each year, the City must submit an Annual Action Plan (AAP) to HUD describing the City's plans for using these funds in the upcoming year. The AAP was made available for public comment on April 15, 2022. At its April 19, 2022 meeting, the City Council conducted a hearing on the draft 2022-2023 Annual Plan and directed staff to schedule a second hearing for adoption of the Final Annual Plan at its meeting on May 17, 2022. (Report - MaryJo Alonzo, Housing Specialist)
Recommendation : The Community Development Director recommends that City Council 1) hold a public hearing on the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan; 2) consider any public comment received during the hearing; and 3) approve the Annual Action Plan, including the proposed amendments and authorize its submittal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
5.1. AMENDMENT TO CITY OF CHICO BUDGET APPENDIX B-1 AND B-3 DUE TO THE CLASSIFICATION STUDY Receive the Classification Study Recommendations and an amendment to the City of Chico's 2021/22 Fiscal Year Budget Appendix B-1 and B-3, modifying the position allocations for various departments at the City. (Report - Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
Recommendation : Receive the Classification Study and Approve Budget Appendix B-1 and B-3 as submitted.
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. 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, Interim City Manager Hahn
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 would be needed in order for staff to agendize. Councilmembers may also submit requests in writing.
7. CLOSED SESSION - PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COUNCIL DISQUALIFICATIONS - None
7.1. 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
7.2. 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
7.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2) - (1 case)
7.4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT: (Gov. Code section 54957 - Title: City Manager)
7.5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 Negotiator: To Be Determined
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 Heads
7.6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code §54956.8) Agency Negotiator: Paul Hahn, Interim City Manager
Negotiating Parties: California Water Company
APN/Street Address:039-530-009. 010/4827 Chico River Road Under Negotiation: Price and terms
7.7. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
7.8. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT - The Council met in Closed Session with staff during the 5:00 p.m. break to discuss the items as noted on the agenda.
8. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 7:39 p.m. to the Regular City Council meeting on June 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.