ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - December 6, 2022 Minutes
1.1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
1.2. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the December 6, 2022 - Regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street.
1.3. Invocation
1.4. Presentation of Colors by Chico Police & Fire Rescue Honor Guard
1.5. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.6. Roll Call
Present: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, Tandon, O'Brien, Reynolds, Coolidge
Absent: None
2. CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered routine and therefore enacted by one motion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to approve the Consent Agenda, as read
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Brown, Morgan, Tandon, O'Brien, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
2.1. RESOLUTION NO. 73-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO
DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Adopted a resolution declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held on 11/8/22 in the City of Chico pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 10260), Chapter 2, Division 10 of the Elections Code. The election results received from the Butte County Clerk have been received and were attached to the resolution as Exhibit "A." (Deborah R. Presson, City Clerk)
2.2. RESOLUTION NO. 74-22 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE AN ALLOCATION OF FUNDING FROM THE 2018 CDBG-DR INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM AND
ANY FORTHCOMING AMENDMENTS, THERETO
In August of 2021, Public Works-Engineering submitted Notices of Interest to the CA Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding allocated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist in the recovery from infrastructure damages as a result of the 2018 Camp Fire (Federal Major Disaster Declaration DR-4407). HCD notified the City in August of 2022 that it had been allocated approximately $12.4 million. Council adoption of a resolution authorizing and approving entering into a grant agreement was required as part of HCD's allocation administration process. (Leigh Ann Sutton, Public Works Director-Engineering)
2.3. AUTHORIZATION OF THE DOWNTOWN CHICO PARKING METER FORGIVENESS PROGRAM The City Council authorized the annual parking meter forgiveness program in support of the Downtown Chico Business District during the holiday season on Friday, December 9, 16, and 23, 2022. (Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
2.4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT - None
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3. OFFICIAL CEREMONY
3.1. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBERS
* Councilmember Alex Brown
* Councilmember Mike O'Brien
3.2. SWEARING-IN OF COUNCILMEMBERS - City Clerk Deborah Presson * District 2 - Kasey Reynolds
* District 3 - Dale Bennett (2-year term)
* District 4 - Addison Winslow
* District 6 - Tom van Overbeek
3.3. SELECTION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR - City Clerk Deborah Presson Upon a majority vote of Council, Andrew Coolidge was selected to serve as Mayor for the next two years; Kasey Reynolds was selected to serve as Vice Mayor.
4. BREAK - The City Council recessed at 6:38 p.m. to re-organize seats.
5. CALL TO ORDER - After the re-organization of the City Council, the meeting was called to order by Mayor Coolidge
5.1. Roll Call
Present: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge
Absent: None
6. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Members of the public addressed the Council on matters not already listed on the agenda. The Council was prohibited from taking any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
Addressing the Council were Laura & Jerry Douglas, James Hutchinson, Charles Withuhn, Julia Keener, someone on Hilda Way, Dexter O'Connell, Patrick Newman, and David Welch.
7. REGULAR AGENDA
7.1. APPROVAL OF LETTER AGREEMENT - CHICO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (CPOA) A letter agreement which modified the pay and benefit provisions applicable to Chico Police Officers Association (CPOA), resulting from a recently concluded meet and confer process. (Report - Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to authorize approval of the following letter agreement:
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVAL OF A LETTER AGREEMENT FOR
VARIATION OF MOU PROVISIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND THE CHICO POLICE
OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION REGARDING REFERRAL INCENTIVES AND LATERAL SIGNING BONUS
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Winslow
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7.2. APPROVAL OF LETTER AGREEMENT - CHICO PUBLIC SAFETY ASSOCIATION (CPSA) A letter agreement which modified the pay and benefit provisions applicable to Chico Public Safety Association (CPSA), resulting from a recently concluded meet and confer process. (Report - Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) A motion was made by Councilmember Tandon and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to authorize approval of the following letter agreement:
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVAL OF A LETTER AGREEMENT FOR
VARIATION OF MOU PROVISIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND THE CHICO PUBLIC SAFETY ASSOCIATION REGARDING 2022 REOPENER RESOLUTION
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Winslow
8. 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.
8.1. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - Verbal Report, City Manager Mark Sorensen
8.2. 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 van Overbeek - Downtown Pedestrian Zones
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to agendize Councilmember van Overbeek's request for a discussion regarding pedestrian zones in the downtown.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Bennett
Councilmember van Overbeek - Downtown Diagonal Parking
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to agendize Councilmember van Overbeek's request to discuss diagonal parking conversion in the downtown area which would include Main, Salem, and Broadway.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Bennett
Councilmember Winslow - Streetscape Redesigns
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion regarding community input in major streetscape projects
The motion died due to a lack of a second.
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Councilmember Winslow - Expanding Eviction Protections
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion regarding the expansion of eviction protections and strategies to reduce barriers to accessing rental housing in Chico.
The motion died for a lack of a second.
Councilmember Winslow - Zoning Changes for Small Multifamily Projects A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion of possible amendments to the zoning code to allow small multifamily projects more broadly.
The motion died for a lack of a second.
Councilmember Winslow - Transporation Impacts Assessment Standards A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion regarding transportation impacts assessment standards.
The motion died for a lack of a second.
Councilmember Winslow - Housing and Neighborhood Services Department A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow agendize a discussion regarding the work of the late Housing and Neighborhood Services Department and to consider if any efforts ought to be revived in some form.
The motion died for a lack of a second.
Councilmember Winslow - Bike Paths Safety
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to agendize a discussion regarding improving safety and comfort on bike paths The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Tandon, Winslow, Reynolds
NOES: Bennett, Morgan, van Overbeek, Coolidge
ANNUAL REBUDGETS OF FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 INTO FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AND REPORT ON CONFIRMING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 - Information only
8.4. SUNSHINING OF DRAFT MOU - UNITED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES OF CALIFORNIA (UPEC) - Information only
consideration at its meeting on December 20, 2022. (Report - Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)
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8.5. SUNSHINING OF DRAFT MOU - CONFIDENTIALS (CNF) - 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 Confidentials bargaining group. 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 December 20, 2022. (Report - Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)
8.6. SUNSHINING OF DRAFT MOU - CHICO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (CPOA) - 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 Chico Police Officers' Association bargaining group. 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 December 20, 2022. (Report - Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)
9. CLOSED SESSION - The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 7:32 p.m. after there were no public comments made nor any Council disqualifications stated.
9.1. 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
9.2. PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code 54956.8 Property: (APN: 018-510-002)
City Negotiator: Mark Sorensen City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Bruce Road Associate, LP
Under Negotiation: (Price, Terms for Transfer of "Doe Mill Schmidbauer Preserve" (APN 018-510- 002 to Bruce Road Associate, LP)
9.3. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
9.4 CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Attorney announced that Council met in Closed Session at 7:35 p.m. with staff to discuss Items 9.1. Labor Negotiations and Item 9.2. Property Negotiations. No action was taken on either item; direction was provided.
9. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 8:35 p.m. to the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting on December 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 421 Main St. Chico, CA.
Date Approved: /drp 1/17/23
Withank hassen
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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