REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 21, 2023
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m. 2/21/23 Agenda
1.2. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the February 21, 2023 - Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.3. Invocation – Chaplain Tony Stover
1.4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.5. Roll Call
1.6. February 21, 2023 Closed Session Announcement
2. CONSENT AGENDA – All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and could thereby be enacted by one motion.
2.1. CONSIDERATION OF ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION FUNDING GRANT APPLICATION The California Interagency Council on Homelessness issued a Notice of Funding Availability for the Encampment Resolution Funding Program, Round 2. The grant program was in alignment with existing City operations for outreach and engagement and emergency shelter provision. The Council was being requested to approve an application submittal in the amount of $1,435,902. (Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE SHOP LOCAL CAMPAIGN This report provided an overview of recommended modifications to the Shop Local campaign, including the development of a solicitation requesting a single consultant be responsible for the design, planning, and implementation of the program. (Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. DOWNTOWN PROPERTY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IMPLEMENTATION The Council approved a resolution on August 2, 2022, renewing the Downtown Chico Property Business Improvement District (PBID) for a term of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2027 and approving the PBID Management District Plan. The Council was asked to consider an Agreement with the PBID Organization for the implementation of the PBID Management District Plan. (Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 12/20/22
2.4. Draft Minutes
2.5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
3. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Members of the public addressed the Council on any matter 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 PORTIONS OF THE BRICE AVENUE AND LA VISTA WAY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY At its meeting of January 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11-23 stating its intent to abandon the public right-of-way and adjacent alley/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 NO. 21-23 - RESOULTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ORDERING ABANDONMENT AND VACATION OF PORTIONS OF THE BRICE AVENUE AND LA VISTA WAY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
4.1. Staff Report
4.2. HEARING ORDERING THE ABANDONMENT AND VACATION PORTIONS OF THE CHESTNUT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ADJACENT ALLEYS/PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS IN BLOCK 19 OF THE MAP ENTITLED "BARBER FIRST ADDITION TO CITY OF CHICO" At its meeting of January 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 12-23 stating its intent to abandon the public right-of-way and adjacent alley/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 recommended adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ORDERING ABANDONMENT AND VACATION OF PORTIONS OF THE CHESTNUT STREET PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ADJACENT ALLEYS/PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS IN BLOCK 19 OF THE MAP ENTITLED "BARBER FIRST ADDITION TO CITY OF CHICO"
4.2. Staff Report
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. COMMISSION INTERVIEWS FOR ARTS COMMISSION, BIDWELL PARK AND PLAYGROUND COMMISSION, AND PLANNING COMMISSION At its meeting of February 7, 2023, the Council was provided with an overview of the current status of the City’s advisory bodies and during that review, directed staff to move forward with the interviews and appointments for the Arts Commission, Bidwell Park & Playground Commission and the Planning Commission. At this meeting, the Council will get to hear from the applicants as to their desire to serve on the City’s advisory bodies. No formal action is required at this time. The Council, after hearing from the applicants, will submit individual nominations for the positions that need to be filled with the final appointments to be made at the March 7, 2023, meeting. Attendance at these interviews is encouraged but not required in order to be considered for an appointment. (Report - Deborah R. Presson, City Clerk & Elections Official) Recommendation : The City Clerk recommends the Council hear from each of the applicants in attendance at this meeting and then provide the City Clerk with individual nominations by February 28, 2023.
5.1. Staff Report
Arts Commission Applications
Bidwell Park & Playground Applications
Planning Commission Applications
5.2. SEWER REGIONALIZATION PROJECT - INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT On June 7, 2022 City Council approved the Principles of Agreement (POA) between the Town of Paradise and City of Chico which is the established guidance for the proposed Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA). The IMA addresses and incorporates all seventeen (17) approved principles of the POA and is a necessary document to continue guiding the regionalization project objectives for wastewater treatment services. City and Town staff along with legal representation teams from each agency prepared and reviewed the proposed IMA for Council consideration. (Report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - O&M) Recommendation : The Public Works Director - Operations and Maintenance recommends the City Council approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) and authorize the City Manager to execute the document.
5.2. Staff Report
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - No speakers and no Council disqualifications. Recessed to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.
2.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): Eastern District Case No. 2:21-CV-00562-MCE-DMC, Butte County Case No. 21CV00383: Thomas v. Chico, et al.
2.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): BCSC Case No. TBD. Sierra Club, et al v. City of Chico
2.3. 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
2.4. 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. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
3. ADJOURNMENT – The Closed Session meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
5.2. SEWER REGIONALIZATION PROJECT - INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT On June 7, 2022 City Council approved the Principles of Agreement (POA) between the Town of Paradise and City of Chico which is the established guidance for the proposed Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA). The IMA addresses and incorporates all seventeen (17) approved principles of the POA and was a necessary document to continue guiding the regionalization project objectives for wastewater treatment services. City and Town staff along with legal representation teams from each agency prepared and reviewed the proposed IMA for Council consideration. (Report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - O&M) Recommendation : The Public Works Director - Operations and Maintenance recommends the City Council approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) and authorize the City Manager to execute the document.
5.3. PRESENTATION - FIBER UTILITY AND BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE The Deputy Director of Information Systems, Josh Marquis provided an update on the Fiber Utility and upcoming opportunities for broadband infrastructure.
5.3. Staff Report
5.4. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION AND UPDATE TO APPENDIX B-3 The Administrative Services Director requests approval of the reorganization of the Administrative Services Department, adding 1.0 FTE Management Analyst, and reclassification of 1.0 FTE Finance Analyst to 1.0 FTE Administrative Assistant as well as update to Appendix B-3 reflecting these changes. (Report - Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director) Recommendation : The Administrative Services Director recommends approval.
5.4. Staff Report
5.5. COUNCILMEMBER TANDON REQUEST - LIBRARY FUNDING
At its meeting of 1/17/23, The Council voted to agendize a request from Councilmember Tandon to discuss City funding to keep the Chico branch of the Butte County Library open.
5.5. Councilmember Tandon Request
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 can 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 was needed in order for staff to agendize. Councilmembers may also submit requests in writing.
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COUNCILMEMBER VAN OVERBEEK REQUEST - MONUMENT SIGNS FOR HISTORIC BUILDINGS Councilmember van Overbeek has submitted a request to agendize a discussion related to monument signs for historic buildings and updating the City’s sign ordinance to define and allow building monument signs.
6.2.A. Councilmember van Overbeek Request
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COUNCILMEMBER WINSLOW REQUEST - COMMUNITY FRIDGE REGULATORY RELIEF Councilmember Winslow has submitted a request to agendize a discussion to grant regulatory relief for small mutual aid projects like the community fridge.
6.2.B. Councilmember Winslow Request
7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at :34 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on March 7, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Adjourned 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
February 21, 2023
5:30 p.m.
Chico Municipal Center, Conference Room 2
421 Main Street, Chico, CA
2/21/23 Closed Session Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
1.1. ROLL CALL