ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - February 21, 2023 Minutes
1.1. ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
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
Present: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge
Absent: None
1.6. February 21, 2023 Closed Session Announcement
The City Attorney announced that Council met with staff in Closed Session regarding the following items:
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. - Update was provided; no action taken.
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 - Update was provided; no action taken.
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 Het al v. City of Chico, et al - This matter was not taken up during this session.
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 - Update was provided; no action taken.
2. CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and could thereby be enacted by one motion.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to approve the Consent Agenda, as read
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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)
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2.2. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE SHOP LOCAL CAMPAIGN This report provided an overvicw 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)
2.3. DOWNTOWN PROPERTY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IMPLEMENTATION
2.4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 12/20/22
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 was prohibited from taking any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
Addressing the Council under Business from the Floor were Nichole Nava, Stella Held, Molly Mormann-Hogan, Rich L., Omsher Singh, Chris Fogleman, Sierra Sandoval, Sisarie Sherry, Jesica Giannola, Tommy Alexander, Loree Monroe, Bryce Goldstein, Kimberlee Michl, Chesea Barron, and Em Einspar.
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) Mayor Coolidge opened the hearing to the public. No one spoke and the hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to adopt 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
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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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) Mayor Coolidge opened the hearing to the public. No one spoke and the hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to adopt 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" The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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 and appointments for the Arts Commission, Bidwell Park & Playground Commission, the Planning Presson, City Clerk & Elections Official)
Arts Commission applicants in attendance were Gina Bax, Vianna Boring, Mary Gardner, Shirley McCoy, Bonnie Pipkin, Katie Posey, and Reta Rickmers.
BPPC applicants in attendance included John Blachley Nichole Nava, Jenny Scheer, Frank Willis, Mark Wolfe.
Planning Commission applicants in attendance included Nichole Nava, Ken Rensink, Margaret Scarpa, Austin Barron, Nichole Nava, Loretta Torres, and Mark Wolfe.
The Council recessed at 7:35 p.m. to take a ten-minute break. The meeting was reconvened, and all members were present.
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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)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) and authorize the City Manager to execute the document.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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.
5.4. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION AND UPDATE TO APPENDIX B-3
The Administrative Services Director requested 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) A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to approve of the reorganization and corresponding updates to Appendix B-3.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
The Council recessed at 8:42 p.m. for a 15-minute break. The meeting was reconvened, and all members were present.
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.
Addressing the Council were Nichole Nava, Loree Monroe, Bill Monroe, Holly Saeidani, and Katie Posey.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tandon and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to direct staff to work with the County in order to identify the costs to extend library operations once the details have been made available; and that when the County Library Funding Ad Hoc Committee gets created, Councilmember Tandon would like to be the Council representative assigned to that committee.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Morgan
5.6. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None 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 will be needed in order for staff to agendize. Councilmembers may also submit requests ir writing.
A. COUNCILMEMBER VAN OVERBEEK REQUEST - MONUMENT SIGNS FOR HISTORIC
BUILDINGS
Councilmember van Overbeek 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.
Vice Mayor Reynolds recused herself from this item as she owns a business that could benefit from this type of a program. She left the dais and the Chamber.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to agendize a discussion related to monument signs for historic buildings and update the City's sign ordinance to define and allow building monument signs.
It was noted by City staff that since code amendments were not needed to proceed, staff could bring back recommendations on how to move forward and if needed in the future, clarification can be added to the code
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge NOES: None
DISQ: Reynolds
B. COUNCILMEMBER WINSLOW REQUEST - COMMUNITY FRIDGE REGULATORY RELIEF Councilmember Winslow submitted a request to agendize a discussion to grant regulatory relief for small mutual aid projects like the community fridge.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to agendize a discussion to grant regulatory relief for small mutual aid projects like the community fridge.
The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, van Overbeek, Winslow
NOES: Morgan, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge
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A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to agendize a discussion at the March 7, 2023 meeting regarding an event in the Downtown Plaza. The DCBA is working on a replacement event/fundraiser for what used to be Taste of Chico. The new event will be a concert in the Downtown Plaza that would include food, vendors, beer, wine, and a lineup of musicians. In order for this event to gain maximum participation, they would like to serve beer and wine. This would need a code amendment and possibly the creation of an application for use of alcohol on city property.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 9:34 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.
Date Approved: /drp 3/7/23
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Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL
Closed Session Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2023
5:30 p.m.
Chico Municipal Center, Conference Room 2
421 Main Street, Chico, CA
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 .3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Cod sec. 54956.9(a): BCSC: Case No. 22CV01954: Chicoans Against Financial Mismanagement - No on Measure H et al v. City of Chico, et al
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 ADJOURNMENT - The Closed Session 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.
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