REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 2022
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m. 10/18/22 Agenda
1.2. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the October 18, 2022 - Adjourned Regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.3. Invocation – Police Chaplain Eileen Brownell
1.4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.5. Roll Call
1.6. October 18, 2022 Closed Session Announcement
City Attorney Ewing announced that Council met in Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. where they received updates on the following items. No action was taken; direction was provided.
2.3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6
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(a): BCSC: Case No. 22CV01393: Matthew A. Thompson vs. City of Chico, Brendan Ottoboni
2.6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): BCSC: Case No. 20CV02380: Rosales, Jeremy Steven vs. City of Chico et al.
2. CONSENT AGENDA – All matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered routine and could thereby be enacted by one motion.
2.1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2022-ASD-008 The Administrative Services Director requested consideration and approval of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification to the FY 2021-22 Budget. (Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. RESOLUTION NO. 63-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING SECTION 2R.04.180 ENTITLED, "CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE" OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE The City is required to biennially review, and amend as necessary, the City's Conflict of Interest Code. This is a "housekeeping" resolution which amends the portion of the Code which lists the required disclosure categories of designated City officials and employees pursuant to the requirements of the Political Reform Act. (Amanda Patton, Interim Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 10/4/22
2.3. Draft Minutes
2.4. 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 could not take any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. HEARING ORDERING THE ABANDONMENT AND VACATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF BAR TRIANGLE STREET - ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 002-190-023, -024, AND -025 At its meeting of September 20, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 55-22 stating its intent to abandon the public utility easements and set the public hearing for this meeting. (Report - Leigh Ann Sutton, Director of Public Works-Engineering) Recommendation : The Public Works Director-Engineering recommends adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ORDERING ABANDONMENT AND VACATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC STREETS, HIGHWAYS, AND SERVICE EASEMENTS LAW (IN THE VICINITY OF BAR TRIANGLE STREET - ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 002-190-023, -024, AND -025)
4.1. Staff Report
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY DOWNTOWN PARKLETS
At its meeting of 9/12/22, the Internal Affairs Committee considered the future of temporary parkets in the Downtown. In an effort to meet the needs of residents and businesses during the pandemic, Executive Order 2020-003 was executed providing for the temporary expansion of outside dining at existing restaurants in the public right-of-way (parklets). (Report - Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
Recommendation : The Internal Affairs Committee recommends Council adopt a temporary ordinance allowing temporary parklets until a comprehensive ordinance can be created with input from the community to address parklets in the downtown area.
5.1. IAC Report
5.2. RATIFICATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - CHICO MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (CME) A resolution which modified the pay and benefit provisions applicable to Chico Management Employees (CME), resulting from recently concluded negotiations. (Report - Amanda Patton, Interim Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) Recommendation : The City Manager recommends adoption of the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 65-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING "MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND CHICO MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (CME) REGARDING PAY, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2025 (2022 CME - MOU)"
5.2. Staff Report
5.3. MAYOR COOLIDGE REQUEST - AIRPORT SERVICE AND RENAMING At its meeting of 9/20/22, Council voted to agendize a request from Mayor Coolidge to hold a discussion regarding air service and the renaming of the airport to possibly a "regional" airport which could help in securing additional funding.
5.3. Mayor Coolidge Request
5.4. 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.
6.3. SUNSHINING OF DRAFT MOU - INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS (IAFF) - Information only Pursuant to the "Sunshine and Transparency" requirements of the negotiation process, the Council was provided a draft copy of the Memorandum of Understanding applicable to the IAFF. This initiated the two week "sunshining" period for Council and community members to review the draft document. A final presentation will be brought forward to Council for consideration at its meeting on November 1, 2022. (Report - Amanda Patton, Interim Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)
6.3. Staff Report
7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 7:05 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on November 1, 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.
CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL
Closed Session Meeting Agenda
October 18, 2022
5:00 p.m.
Chico Municipal Center, Conference Room 2
421 Main Street, Chico, CA
10/18/22 Closed Session Agenda
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 5:02 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(a): BCSC: Case No. 22CV01393: Matthew A. Thompson vs. City of Chico, Brendan Ottoboni
2.6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): BCSC: Case No. 20CV02380: Rosales, Jeremy Steven vs. City of Chico et al.
2.7. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
2.8. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT - See on Page 1 of the minutes.
3. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on October 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.