REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 5, 2022
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m. (SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AT 5:00 P.M.) 7/5/22 Council Agenda and Special Closed Session Agenda (5:00 p.m.)
1.2. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the July 5, 2022 - Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA. Council had already met in a Special Closed Session that began at 5:00 p.m.
1.3. Invocation – Pastor Heath Jarrett, Living Hope Fellowship
1.4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.5. Roll Call
1.6. June 24, 2022 and July 5, 2022 Special Closed Session Announcements
2. CONSENT AGENDA – All matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered routine and enacted by one motion.
Councilmember O'Brien announced that he would abstain on Item 2.2.
James Hutchinson provided comments on the Consent Agenda.
2.1. ACCEPTANCE OF COST REPORT FOR THE 2022 WEED ABATEMENT AND LOT CLEARING PROGRAM At its 5/3/22 meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution which required the Community Development Department to abate those properties not in compliance with the requirement to abate weeds as of 6/01/22, and to keep an account of the work done by the City contractor to submit to the City Council for confirmation. This was the cost report for the 2022 Weed Abatement and Lot Clearing program and was submitted for the Council's approval. If approved, the owners of the parcels will be given 30 days to pay for the cost of the abatement. Property owners who do not pay will have a lien placed on their property. (Report - Charlene Durkin, Code Enforcement Supervisor)
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. APPROVAL OF THE 2022/23 BUTTE INTERAGENCY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE (BINTF) PROPOSED GENERAL BUDGET Approval of the 2022/23 Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF) Proposed General Budget. In 2002, the City Council approved consolidation of the Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF) and Butte Anti-Drug and Gang Special Supervision (BASS) Unit. The Memorandum of Understanding provides that each participating agency shall approve or disapprove the BINTF budget no later than June 30th of each year. (Matthew Madden, Chief of Police)
Councilmember O'Brien recused himself on this item and did not participate in the decision.
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
3. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Members of the public addressed the Council at this time 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.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. CCB ENTERPRISES APPEAL HEARING
The City of Chico accepted applications for Commercial Cannabis Dispensaries from June 2, 2021 through July 16, 2021. There are four phases within the Commercial Cannabis Application process as guided by the Chico Municipal Code (CMC). The appeal by CCB Enterprises wass for denial of moving to Phase 4 of the application process, which was a public hearing for "Final Selection by the City Manager. The City Council was provided two resolutions, one denying the appeal and upholding Staff's recommendation and the other upholding the appeal and thereby overturning City Staff's recommendation. (Report - Angie Dilg, Management Analyst)
Recommendation : The City Manager recommends the City Council deny the appeal by CCB Enterprises and uphold his recommendation regarding the disqualification of CCB Enterprises by adoption of the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DENYING AN APPEAL BY CHICO CANNA + BOTANICALS AND THEREBY UPHOLDING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE DISQUALIFICATION OF CHICO CANNA + BOTANICALS' COMMERCIAL CANNABIS PERMIT APPLICATION
4.1. Staff Report
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER
Under Articles II and VII of the Charter of the City of Chico and California Government Code sections 34851 - 34859, the City Council ("Council") is empowered to appoint a city manager to direct the executive affairs of the City and to implement the Council's policy determinations. To meet this requirement, the City Council is being presented with the employment agreement for Mark Sorensen who has been selected to fill the City Manager position after a recruitment process. (Report - Vincent C. Ewing, City Attorney)
Recommendation : A. In compliance with Government Code section 54953(c)(3), the City Attorney shall first orally report a summary of the recommendation for final action related to the City Manager agreement as follows: The City Council is proposing to enter an employment agreement with Mark Sorensen and appoint him as City Manager with an annual salary of $207,000, a $400 a month car allowance and health, dental, vision, life, disability, pension and deferred compensation and leave fringe benefits.
B. The City Attorney recommends that the City Council confirm its appointment of Mark Sorensen as City Manager.
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. CONFIRMATION OF DEPARTMENT HEAD CONTRACT
Section 605 of the City Charter states that the appointment of department heads is subject to confirmation by the Council. In order to meet this requirement, City Council is being presented with the employment agreement for the Deputy Director - Public Works Operations & Maintenance. (Report - Amanda Patton, Interim Director - HR & Risk)
Recommendation :A. In compliance with Government Code Section 54953(c)(3), the City Manager shall first orally report a summary of the recommendation for final action related to the Deputy Director - Public Works Operations & Maintenance employment agreement as follows: "The City Manager is proposing to enter into an employment agreement with Skyler Lipski as the Deputy Director - Public Works Operations & Maintenance; and The City Manager is proposing to appoint Skyler Lipski with an annual salary of $138,008.00." B. The City Manager recommends Council Confirmation of the appointment of Skyler Lipski as the Deputy Director - Public Works Operations & Maintenance.
5.2. Staff Report
5.3. CONFIRMATION OF DEPARTMENT HEAD CONTRACT
Section 605 of the City Charter states that the appointment of department heads is subject to confirmation by the Council. In order to meet this requirement, City Council is being presented with the employment agreement for the Deputy Director - Information Systems. (Report - Amanda Patton, Interim Director - HR & Risk)
Recommendation : A. In compliance with Government Code Section 54953(c)(3), the City Manager shall first orally report a summary of the recommendation for final action related to the Deputy Director - Information Systems employment agreement as follows: "The City Manager is proposing to enter into an employment agreement with Joshua Marquis as the Deputy Director - Information Systems; and The City Manager is proposing to appoint Joshua Marquis with an annual salary of $130,000.00." B. The City Manager recommends Council Confirmation of the appointment of Joshua Marquis as the Deputy Director - Information Systems.
5.3. Staff Report
5.4. ANALYSIS OF QUALITY OF LIFE VOTER INITIATIVE
At its meeting of May 17, 2022, the Council voted to agendize a discussion about the possibility of placing a voter initiative on the November 2022 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.
At its meeting of June 21, 2022, Vice Mayor Reynolds brought forward a draft of an ordinance regarding the above. The ordinance's proponents are believed to be considering an attempt to place the ordinance on a local election ballot as a voter initiative. As stated by Vice Mayor Reynolds, the proposed ordinance is based on, but is not identical to, an ordinance placed on the local November 8, 2022 ballot in the City of Sacramento. (Report -Vincent C. Ewing, City Attorney)
Recommendation : Provide further direction.
5.4. Staff Report
5.5. HOMELESS SERVICES CHARITABLE GIVING FUND
May 17, 2022 the City Council voted to agendize Councilmember Tandon's request to have a fund set up for citizens to contribute towards the City's on-going efforts to provide solutions for homeless individuals residing in Chico. In response to this request, staff worked with the North Valley Community Foundation to draft a charitable giving program. This report provides information on the proposed program. (Report - Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
Recommendation : The City Manager recommends that City Council authorize City staff to enter into a Fund Agreement with the North Valley Community Foundation for the establishment of a Homeless Services Support Fund.
5.5. Staff Report
5.6. VICE MAYOR REYNOLDS REQUEST - CITY OPTIONS WITHIN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT At its meeting of 6/7/22, the Council voted to agendize a request from Vice Mayor Reynolds to discuss what the City can do within the confines of the Settlement Agreement to improve the quality of life in Chico.
5.6. Vice Mayor Reynolds Request
5.7. 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 agreed to include it on a subsequent agenda.
6.1. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT - Verbal Report, Interim City Manager Hahn
6.2. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS - None
6.3. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND BUDGET MONITORING REPORTS – Information only
6.3. Staff Report
7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 8:45 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on August 2, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER - SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL
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.
2.1. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COUNCIL DISQUALIFICATIONS - None
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 Fire Management Employees, 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. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code §54956.8) Agency Negotiator: Paul Hahn, Interim City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Butte County, Grant Hunsicker
APN/Street Address: 005-580-022 / 479 E. Park Ave.
Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions of Conveyance of Real Property Rights
2.8. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
2.9. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
3. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting will adjourn to the Regular City Council Meeting on July 5, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.