REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 21, 2022
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
6/21/22 Special Closed Session Agenda
1.1. ROLL CALL
2. SPECIAL AGENDA – Pursuant to Government Code § 54954.3(a), the City Council was prohibited by law from considering any other business at this meeting.
2.1. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COUNCIL DISQUALIFICATIONS - None
2.2. CLOSED SESSION – Council recessed to Closed Session in Conference Room 2 at 5:00 p.m.
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
2.4. 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
2.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2) - (1 case)
2.6. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT: (Gov. Code section 54957 - Title: City Manager)
2.7. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
2.8. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
June 14, 2022 & June 21, 2022 Special Closed Sessions
City Clerk Presson announced that Council met in a Special Closed Session on June 14th and June 21st to discuss the ongoing City Manager recruitment process. At each of the two meetings no action was taken; direction was provided. The Council will meet again in a Special Closed Session on Friday, June 24 to continue the recruitment process for this position.
3. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting recessed 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.
ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 21, 2022 Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico
1.1. ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6/21/22 Agenda
1.2. Call to Order
- Mayor Coolidge called the June 21, 2022 - Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.3. Invocation – Police Chaplain Joel Krise
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 14, 2022 and June 21, 2022 Special Closed Session Announcements City Clerk Presson announced that the Council met in two Special Closed Sessions held on June 14, 2022 and June 21, 2022 regarding the City Manager recruitment process. No action was taken at either meeting; direction was provided.
2. CONSENT AGENDA – All matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered routine and therefore could be enacted by one motion.
2.1. RESOLUTION OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO PARK AVENUE HOUSING PARTNERS LP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 1297 PARK AVENUE Jamboree Housing Corporation (Jamboree) is redeveloping the site of the former Jesus Center located at 1297 Park Avenue (APNs 0005-136-000, 005-136-009, 005-136-010 and 005-136-013) into a 58-unit affordable apartment complex for extremely low- to low-income households including those with special needs, and one manager's unit. The City Council authorized loans from the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funds, to support this project. Jamboree has requested additional funds to address additional, unanticipated site costs. Additional CDBG funds were allocated through the City's 2022-2023 Annual Budget and federal Annual Action Plan. (Report -Marie Demers, Housing Manager)
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 5/17/22
2.2. Draft Minutes
2.3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
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 action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. HEARING ORDERING FORMATION OF MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT A39 - MARIGOLD HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION A condition of approval of a final subdivision map requires property owner, MK West Investments LLC, to provide a means for funding the future replacement and annual operation and maintenance costs of certain public improvements including storm water quality facilities, dry landscape, a maintenance access road, wooden fencing, and street trees, which are of special benefit to the subdivision. The new subdivision is located on the east side of Marigold Avenue and south of Eaton Road, APNs 016-120-001. (Report - Leigh Ann Sutton, Public Works Director - Engineering) Recommendation : The Public Works Director - Engineering recommends adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ORDERING FORMATION OF A MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND APPROVING A DECLARATION OF CONDITIONS, COVENANTS, AND RESTRICTIONS RELATING THERETO - CITY OF CHICO MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. A39 - MARIGOLD HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION
4.1. Staff Report
4.2. HEARING ON RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S FEE SCHEDULE Hearing to consider Finance Committee recommended modifications to development fees previously increased by the Construction Cost Index. (Report - Barbara Martin, Interim Administrative Services Director) Recommendation : The Interim Administrative Services Director recommends adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING THE CITY'S FEE SCHEDULE (AMENDMENT NO. 346 - FEE SCHEDULES: 21.035, 50.030, 50.040, 50.050, 50.060, 60.005, 60.120)
4.2. Staff Report
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. PUBLICATION OF THE 2022 SHELTER CRISIS PLAN
Government Code section 8698.4(a)(5)(D) requires that any city adopting a shelter crisis declaration after January 1, 2021 must develop a plan to address the shelter crisis, including, but not limited to, the development of homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing, the development of onsite supportive services, and a plan to transition residents from homeless shelters to permanent housing. The City of Chico adopted its most recent shelter crisis declaration on October 5, 2021. Consequently, it must publish a shelter crisis plan by July 1, 2022. (Report - Vincent C. Ewing, City Attorney)
Recommendation : That the City Council of the City of Chico adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF A SHELTER CRISIS PLAN
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. COUNCILMEMBER TANDON REQUEST - GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA - Continued from 6/7/22 Council Meeting At its meeting of 5/3/22, the Council voted to agendize a discussion regarding 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.
5.3. VICE MAYOR REYNOLDS REQUEST - QUALITY OF LIFE BALLOT MEASURE At its meeting of 5/17/22, the Council voted to agendize a discussion about the possibility of placing a voter initiative on the November ballot that would establish the elements of quality of life as safety, cleanliness, beauty, and economic vitality which would provide a means for citizens and businesses to hold the City accountable.
5.3. Vice Mayor Reynolds Request
5.4. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS - None
6.1. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT - Verbal Report, Interim City Manager Hahn
6.2. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS - None
7. ADJOURNMENT - Recessed back into Closed Session at 8:33 p.m. and following the Closed Session Announcement, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. to the Regular City Council meeting on July 5, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA. adjourned to closed session at 8:33 p.m.