ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - September 20, 2022 Minutes
1.1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
1.2. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the September 20, 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
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. September 20, 2022 Closed Session Announcement
City Attorney Ewing announced that Council met with staff in Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. where the following items were discussed. No action was taken.
Item 2.3. Labor Negotiations
Item 2.4. Warren v. Chico
Item 2.5. Existing Litigation - Estate of Tyler Rushing Item 2.6. Pending Litigation - Chicoans Against Mis-Management v. City of Chico, et. al.
1.7. Mayor's Certificate of Appreciation - Retirement of Matthew Madden, Chief of Police
2. CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered routine and could therefore be enacted by one motion.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Brown to approve the Consent Agenda, as read, with Councilmember Brown abstaining on Item 2.4. Draft Minutes.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
2.1. RESOLUTION NO. 55-22 - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHICO TO ABANDON AND VACATE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS PURSUANT TO THE
PUBLIC STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND SERVICE EASEMENTS VACATION LAW (IN THE VICINITY OF BAR TRIANGLE STREET ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 002-190-023, -024, AND -025) City Council adopted a resolution of intention to abandon and vacate a 25-foot Public Utility Easement in the vicinity of Bar Triangle Street and scheduling a public hearing on October 18, 2022. (Leigh Ann Sutton, Public Works Director, Engineering)
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2.2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2023-PWE-002 FOR CIP NO. 12058- BICYCLE PATH LITTLE CHICO CREEK TO 20TH STREET PARK
The Public Works Director-Engineering requested consideration and approval of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification for the transfer of funds from Fund 212 Transportation (TDF) funds to capital project (12058-Bicycle Path Little Chico Creek to 20th Street Park) to better align with the anticipated use of funds. (Leigh Ann Sutton, Public Works Director-Engineering)
2.3. ACCEPTANCE OF LOCAL AGENCY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT The Deputy Director - Information Systems requested acceptance of $498,035 of Local Agency Technical Assistance (LATA) Grant funds to aid the City of Chico's Fiber Utility network design. (Josh Marquis, Deputy Director - Information Systems)
2.4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 8/2/22, 8/4/22, AND 9/6/22 Councilmember Brown abstained on this item due to not being attendance for all of the meetings.
2.5. 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 any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
Addressing the Council were James Hutchinson, Jeff Sloan, Addison Winslow, Jesica Giannola, and Nichole Nava.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE 2021-2022 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND
EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR THE FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAMS A condition for receipt of federal funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) requires that the City prepare and submit a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) regarding the use of such funds. This report was prepared at the conclusion of the program year and made available for a 15-day public comment period. The City was required to hold a public hearing on the report at the conclusion of the public comment period. (Report - MaryJo Alonzo, Housing Program Analyst) Mayor Coolidge opened the hearing to the public. Addressing the Council was Nichole Nava. The hearing was closed to further comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to authorize staff to submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET POLICY AMENDMENT REGARDNG P.O.S.T.
TRAINING REIMBURSEMENTS
The Administrative Services Director requested consideration and approval of a budget policy amendment to allow for certain training costs reimbursed by the State of California to be used t increase the training budget in the Chico Police Department. (Report - Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to approve Budget Policy D.1.e.(1).
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Brown
5.2. FIRE APPARATUS SOLE SOURCE PURCHASING AUTHORITY
Since the early 1990's, City of Chico Fleet Services Division of Public Works has partnered with Hi- Tech Emergency Vehicle Service Inc. to build custom fire apparatus to meet the Fire Department's operational needs. The City of Chico has administered countless Notice of Inviting Bids (NIB) to purchase multiple types of apparatus where Hi-Tech was the lowest responsible bidder. Hi-Tech is located in Oakdale, California and has been in business since 1987 providing many West Coast fire departments custom apparatus. Hi-Tech is the only authorized manufacturing and repair facility in Northern California for Spartan Chassis, which Fleet Services has standardized to for several decades. To streamline procurement process and ensure continued standardization, the Public Works Director was requesting sole source purchasing authority for Hi-Tech Emergency Vehicle Services Inc. for a period of ten years. (Report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - Operations and Maintenance)
Addressing Council on this item was Jesica Giannola.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to authorize the sole source procurement of fire apparatus including parts and service support from Hi-Tech Emergency Vehicle Service Inc. for a period of ten years.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES:
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5.3. FIRE APPARATUS PURCHASING
For decades, City of Chico Fleet Services Division of Public Works has collaborated with the Fire Department to purchase fire apparatus to meet their operational needs. Currently, there are two type- 1 apparatus and one ladder truck due for replacement in FY22-23. Considering dramatic inflation over the last two years, staff budgeted $824,000 for each type-1 and $1,339,000 to replace the ladder truck with a tiller. Inflation has continued to plague the industry including the time it takes to build custom apparatus, which has doubled from one to two years. Price estimates are now significantly higher than what was originally expected for both the two type-1s and the tiller ladder truck. Staff estimate a budget shortfall of <$263,284> for both type-1s and <$568,165> for the tiller ladder truck for a total budget shortfall of <$831,449>. Staff was recommending City Council approval using FY21-22 onetime budget savings to fund the budget shortfall of <$831,449> in the FY22-23 replacement fund. (Report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - Operations and Maintenance)
Addressing the Council was Jesica Giannola.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to approve using FY21-22 one-time budget savings to fund the budget shortfall of <$831,449> for the three new fire apparatus.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
5.4. RATIFICATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - CHICO POLICE MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES (CPM)
Council adopted a resolution which modified the pay and benefit provisions applicable to Chico Police Management Employees (CPM), resulting from recently concluded negotiations. (Report - Amanda Patton, Interim Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) Addressing the Council on this item was James Hutchinson.
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to adopt following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 56-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING "MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND
CHICO POLICE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (CPM) REGARDING PAY, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2025 (2022 MOU - CPM)"
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES:
5.5. COUNCILMEMBER BROWN REQUEST - PRESENTATION BY BUTTE COUNTY LOCAL FOOD
NETWORK
At its meeting of 8/2/22, the Council voted to agendize a request from Councilmember Brown to discuss the possibility of having Butte County Local Food Network make a 15-minute presentation regarding the work of the food network.
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to agendize a presentation by the Butte County Local Food Network at the next meeting if possible.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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 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, City Manager Sorensen
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 is needed in order for staff to agendize. Councilmembers may also submit requests in writing.
Councilmember Brown - A motion was made by Councilmember Brown to agendize a discussion regarding the tenants being evicted as noted by a citizen earlier in the meeting. She would like to find out from staff what they are doing to address these situations and to consider implementing a right of first refusal in sales such as these.
The motion died for a lack of a second.
Mayor Coolidge - A motion was made by Mayor Coolidge and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to agendize Mayor Coolidge's request for a discussion regarding air service and the renaming of the airport to possibly a "regional" airport which could help in securing additional funding.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, O'Brien, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge
NOES: Brown, Morgan
7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 7:14 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on October 4, 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.
Date Approved: /drp 10/4/22
Iran Presse
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL
Closed Session - September 20, 2022
5:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
1.1. ROLL CALL - All Members were present.
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
2.1. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COUNCIL DISQUALIFICATIONS - None
2.2. CLOSED SESSION - Council recessed at 5:00 p.m. 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 - PENDING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d) (1): USDC (ED) 2:18-cv-01692-MCE-AC: Estate of Tyler S. Rushing et al v. AG Private Protection
2.6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): BCSC: Case No. 22CV01954: Chicoans Against Financial Mismanagement - No on Measure H et al v. City of Chico, et al
2.7. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
2.8. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT - Pursuant to the announcement made by the City Attorney at 6:00 p.m., no action was taken on the above-mentioned items; direction was provided.
3. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on September 20, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
Date Approved: /drp 10/4/22
Seball Presson
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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