REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 7, 2022
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1. SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER 6/7/22 Closed Session Agenda and Regular Agenda
1.1. ROLL CALL
2. SPECIAL AGENDA – Pursuant to Government Code § 54954.3(a), the City Council is prohibited by law from considering any other business at this meeting.
1.2. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the June 7, 2022 - Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.3. Invocation – Police Chaplain Ray Shelton
1.4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.5. Roll Call
1.6. Presentation - Chico Police Department 2021 Annual Report by Chief of Police Matthew Madden
1.6. Police Department Annual Report
1.7. June 7, 2022 Special Closed Session Announcement
The City Attorney announced that Council met in Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. with staff and the labor negotiator regarding current labor negotiations. No action was taken; direction was provided.
2. CONSENT AGENDA – All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and enacted by one motion.
2.1. RESOLUTION NO. 31-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE MEMBERS REPRESENTING DISTRICTS 2, 4, AND 6, AND ONE MEMBER FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM REPRESENTING 2020 DISTRICT 3, TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF THAT ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022 Adopted a resolution calling for a general municipal election to be held on November 8, 2022 for the purpose of electing three members representing Districts 2, 4, and 6, and one member to represent the remaining two-year term for the 2020 District 3, to serve on the City Council. The term of office for District 2, 4, and 6 positions will commence on December 6, 2022 and end in December 2026, with District 3's position ending in December 2024. The Council has also indicated its desire to place a sales tax initiative on the November ballot, which will need to be formally approved by resolution by mid-July. Ballot Measures are not required to be part of the original resolution seeking consolidation of the City of Chico election in with the County of Butte's election process. (Deborah R. Presson, City Clerk & Elections Official)
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. APPROVAL OF THE SEWER REGIONALIZATION PROJECT - PRINCIPLES OF AGREEMENT FINAL DRAFT AND AUTHORIZING STAFF AND CITY ATTORNEY TO WORK WITH THE TOWN OF PARADISE TO PREPARE AN INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION On March 15, 2022, City Council heard a presentation regarding an update on the Paradise sewer regionalization project that included a proposed connection fee of $14.9 million to be paid from the Town of Paradise to the City of Chico. On March 21, 2022, the Sewer Regionalization Project Advisory Committee (SRPAC) approved the first draft of the Principles of Agreement (POA), which will guide a future Inter-Municipal Agreement between the City of Chico and Town of Paradise for wastewater treatment services. The POA outlines key parameters of the potential Inter-Municipal Agreement such as ensuring that ratepayers for Chico are not financially responsible for any aspect of Paradise's treatment need. The POA also sets forth a requirement that the Paradise Sewer Project only serves properties within the Town of Paradise Town Limits. On May 3, 2022, City Council considered the draft POA and had no further comments. There were no further comments during the public comment period and no further changes to the draft POA. (Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - Operations and Maintenance)
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. RESOLUTION NO. 32-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 LIST OF PROJECTS FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT The Public Works Director-Engineering recommended the adoption of a resolution approving the fiscal year 2022-23 list of projects funded by SB1 to be submitted to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) by July 1, 2022. ( Leigh Ann Sutton, Public Works Director-Engineering
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2.3. Staff Report
2.4. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 4/5/22, 4/19/22, AND 5/3/22
2.4. Draft Minutes
2.5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
2.1. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COUNCIL DISQUALIFICATIONS
2.2. CLOSED SESSION – Council will recess to Closed Session in Conference Room 2
2.3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 Negotiator: Laura Izon (Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo law firm (AALRR)) 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
3. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA. REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 7, 2022 Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico.
1.1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
6/7/22 Closed Session Agenda and Regular Agenda
3. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Members of the public addressed the Council on matters not already listed on the agenda. The Council was prohibited from taking any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FINAL ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE 2022-23 ASSESSMENTS FOR THE HUSA RANCH/NOB HILL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. LLD 001-08 On 5/03/22, the City Council adopted resolutions approving the preliminary Annual Engineer’s Report ("Report") and declaring its intention to levy and collect the annual assessments for the Husa Ranch/Nob Hill Neighborhood Park Landscape and Lighting District No. LLD 001-08 ("LLD") for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The Council also scheduled tonight’s public hearing to consider approval of the final Report and the proposed annual levy of $82.16/parcel, an approximate $5.00 increase from the 2021-22 assessment. (Report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - Operations & Maintenance) Recommendation : The Public Works Director - Operations & Maintenance recommends adoption of the resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING THE FINAL ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE HUSA RANCH/NOB HILL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. LLD 001-08 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023
4.1. Staff Report
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.4. ALTERNATIVE CAMPING SITES
Under the Warren vs. City of Chico Settlement Agreement, certain conditions must be met for the City to enforce its anti-camping ordinances. One of the conditions include Outreach and Engagement (O&E) staff to assess homeless individuals, who are camping illegally, to determine appropriate shelter space. If the individual is deemed by O&E staff to be ineligible for the Pallet Shelter or the Torres Shelter, the City must provide a list of three (3) alternative property locations where the City will not enforce its anti-camping ordinances for at least sixty (60) days. At its May 17, 2022, meeting, Council directed staff to only move forward with the previously selected Eaton and Cohasset location as an alternative camping site, and to agendize in open session a discussion of additional locations at the June 7, 2022, meeting. (Report - Paul Hahn, Interim City Manager) Recommendation : The Interim City Manager recommends the City Council review the available alternative property locations and select two (2) additional sites where anti-camping ordinances will not be enforced for at least sixty (60) days upon individuals who are deemed ineligible for the Torres Shelter or the Pallet Shelter by O&E staff.
5.4. Staff Report
5.1. DOWNTOWN CHICO PROPERTY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT RENEWAL The Downtown Chico Property Business Improvement District's (PBID) original formation period expires December 31, 2022. The PBID Owner's Association is interested in renewing the PBID for an additional five years (January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2027). The Council was asked to consider a Resolution of Intent to begin the renewal process and affirm the City's interest in continuing to participate in the PBID. (Report - Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
Recommendation : The Interim City Manager recommends the following: 1) authorize the City Manager to sign a petition in support of the renewal of the PBID for a period of five years; and upon receipt of the assessment ballot, complete and sign the assessment ballot in favor of the PBID; and 2) adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO RENEW THE PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR DOWNTOWN CHICO
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. REVENUE ENHANCEMENT BALLOT MEASURE
September 21, 2021, the City Council directed City staff to prepare the necessary documentation and related actions to place a one percent (1%) general sales tax on the November 8, 2022 ballot. This report provides details on the revenue measure and the action required to place the measure on the ballot. (Report - Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
Recommendation : The Interim City Manager recommends adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING A MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CHICO AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (SALES TAX) AT THE RATE OF ONE PERCENT FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES UNTIL ENDED BY VOTERS; PROHIBITING THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM SUBMITTING BALLOT ARGUMENTS REGARDING THE ORDINANCE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
5.2. Staff Report
5.3. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FY2022-23 FINAL BUDGET
The Interim City Manager requested consideration and adoption of a resolution approving the FY2022-23 Final 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 FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CHICO AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CHICO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
5.3. Staff Report
FY2022-23 Final Budget
5.5. COUNCILMEMBER TANDON REQUEST - GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA - C
ontinued to next meeting.
At its meeting of 5/3/22, the Council voted to agendize Councilmember Tandon’s request to discuss the garbage cans or receptacles placed in the downtown area, with the discussion to include current locations, request for a discussion with DCBA on partnering with the City on a study of where to more strategically place the receptacles in the downtown area.
5.6. 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 can 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, 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.
6.3. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND BUDGET MONITORING REPORTS – Information Only
6.3. Staff Report
7. CLOSED SESSION - PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COUNCIL DISQUALIFICATIONS - Council recessed at 9:30 p.m. to Closed Session in Conference Room 2.
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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2) - (1 case)
7.3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT: (Gov. Code section 54957 - Title: City Manager)
7.4. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
7.5. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Attorney announced that Council met in Closed Session with staff regarding Items 7.1, 7.2., and 7.3. No action was taken; direction was provided.
8. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 10:30 p.m. to the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting on June 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.