ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - June 21, 2022 Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
1.1 ROLL CALL
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 both 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, 2022 to continue the recruitment process for this position.
3. ADJOURNMENT - The Closed Session 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 June 21, 2022 City Council Minutes Pagel 1
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
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
Present: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge
Absent: None
1.6 Presentation - Chico Police Department 2021 Annual Report by Chief of Police Matthew Madden
1.7 June 14, 2022 and June 21, 2022 Special Closed Session Announcements - As noted on
CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered routine and therefore could be enacted by one motion.
Addressing the Council on the Consent Agenda was Nichole Nava.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bennett 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 RESOLUTION NO. 37-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO PARI
AVENUE HOUSING PARTNERS LP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AFFORDABLI 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)
2.2 APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 5/17/22
2.3 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
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BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Members of the public addressed the Council on matters not already listed on the agenda. The Council could not act at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
Addressing the Council under Business from the Floor were James Hutchinson, Ben Greenleat, Nichole Nava, Jesica Giannola, Lynne Bellante, L. Douglas, and Julie Threet.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1 HEARING ORDERING FORMATION OF MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT A39 -
MARIGOLD HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION
Mayor Coolidge opened the hearing to the public. No one spoke and the hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 38-22 - 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
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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)
Mayor Coolidge opened the hearing to the public. Addressing the Council was Katy Thoma. The hearing was closed to further comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 39-22 - 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)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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The Council recessed at 7:22 p.m. for a ten-minute break. The meeting was reconvened and all members were present.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.1 PUBLICATION OF THE 2022 SHELTER CRISIS PLAN
No man or he carden of some alte and permanent setie oung it 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)
Addressing the Council on this item were Nichole Nava, Julie Threet, Jesica Giannola, and Melody Proebstel.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 40-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF A SHELTER CRISIS PLAN The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Brown
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.
Addressing the Council on this item were Audrey Taylor and Jesica Giannola.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tandon and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to direct staff to work with the DCBA and once that work has been completed, bring back a proposed plan to address this situation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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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.
Addressing the Council on this item were Nichole Nava, Julie Threet, Jody Gallaway, Jesica Giannola, Katy Thoma, Melody Proebstel, Katie Posey, Benson, Doug Guillon, and Rob Berry.
Councilmember Morgan stated for the record that prior to agreeing to a quality-of-life ballot measure that a legal opinion on unintended consequences would be needed first. He also asked that the City Attorney address what would happen if another injunction would occur should the ballot measure be successful. City Attorney Ewing stated that he would have to prepare an analysis on the election code related to initiative process.
Mayor Coolidge stated that "quality of life" would be hard to define.
Councilmember Brown expressed concern that Section 2 was not an all-inclusive list, the measure was vague and didn't address how the proposed measure would impact the settlement agreement, and that the overall language of the document was problematic.
Councilmember O'Brien also stated that he supports some parts of the proposed measure but agrees that the measure must pass legal review before any consideration.
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to agendize Vice Mayor Reynold's request for consideration of a quality of life ballot measure at the July 5, 2022 meeting, with the City Attorney to provide a legal analysis of: (1) the proposed measure in conjunction with the applicable election laws; possible impacts due to the terms of the Warren settlement agreement; what would occur if another injunction occurs in the City; and identify any unintended consequences should the ballot measure be successful.
Vice Mayor Reynolds asked for a friendly amendment that when the legal review comes back, that the required resolution or ordinance related to a ballot measure that balances the legal terms of the settlement agreement with the proposed actions of the measure be included for possible Council action. That amendment was accepted.
The City Attorney indicated that he would analyze the proposed measure and bring back his recommendations, along with any corresponding ballot measure documents for Council's consideration at the July 5, 2022 City Council meeting.
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
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS - None
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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 meeting on July 5, 20,2, at on as adjour dani am to 42 an ee coi.
CA. adjourned to closed session at 8:33 p.m.
Date Approved: 8/2/22
Nebank Messen
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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