REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 1, 2023
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
8/1/23 Agenda
1.2. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the August 1, 2023 - Regular City Council meeting 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.3. Invocation – Pastor Bryan Meyers, Grace Community Church
1.4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.5. Roll Call
1.6. August 1, 2023 Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney Item 2.1
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No action was taken; direction was provided.
Negotiator: Laura Izon (Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo law firm (AALRR)) & Chelsea Phebus, Human Resources Director 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
1.7. Presentation - Verra Mobility (Red Light Cameras), TJ Tiedje
1.8. Presentation - Economic Development Update, Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager
2. CONSENT AGENDA –
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered routine and could therefore be enacted by one motion.
2.1. RESOLUTION NO. 51-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF EMERSON NEIGHBORHOOD PARK TO THE CHICO AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 002-180-145) Adopted a resolution authorizing the conveyance of the existing Emerson Park in southeast Chico located at 2163 Emerson Way to the Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD). (Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director-Operations and Maintenance).
Pursuant to the provisions of City of Chico Charter Section No. 614, adoption of the resolution requires the affirmative vote of at least five members of the City Council.
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. RESOLUTION NO. 52-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE FIRE CHIEF'S ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING THE CHICO FIRE DEPARTMENT'S INSPECTION OF SPECIFIC BUILDINGS AND OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY Adopted a resolution acknowledging the City Council received the Chico Fire Department's annual fire inspections' performance report pursuant to sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of California Health and Safety Code. This report provided an overview of the department's efforts to meet the State's mandated annual educational and residential inspection obligations. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief)
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL REPORT ON THE DISPOSTION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AND BICYCLE DONATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 Accepted the annual report for Fiscal Year 2022-23 showing disposition of all lost, stolen, or unclaimed property during the preceding fiscal year as required by Section 3.28.130 of the Chico Municipal Code. (Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AND PROCEDURES 10-46 GIFTS TO THE CITY AND 10-47 TICKETS AND PASSES DISTRIBUTION The Fair Political Practices Commission requires forms to be completed by public officials and certain public employees regarding gifts, as well as tickets and passes. The Council was asked to consider two new policies, that if approved, would ensure compliance with all applicable rules related to the receipt of gifts and for tickets and passes distribution for elected officials and City of Chico staff. (Angie Dilg, Management Analyst)
2.4. Staff Report
2.5. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 6/6/23, 6/20/23 & 7/5/23 - The minutes of 6/6/23 were removed for further review and will be brought back at the 9/5/23 meeting for consideration.
2.5. Draft Minutes
2.6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - 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.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. DOWNTOWN CHICO PROPERTY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT INCREASE The Downtown Chico Property Business Improvement District (Downtown Chico PBID) is funded through an annual assessment of properties within the area serviced by the Downtown Chico PBID. The assessment may be increased up to five percent (5%) per year to accommodate increased costs of operation. The Council was being asked to consider a resolution to increase the assessment by 5% for 2024. (Report - Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
Recommendation the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN CHICO PROPERTY BASED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW OF 1994
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. CONSIDERATION OF A GRANT OF LICENSE TO THIEOREM COLLECTIVE, LLC (STOBLE COFFEE) FOR THE ENCROACHMENT ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 418 BROADWAY STREET The Public Works Director-Engineering recommended the adoption of the Resolution, which would authorize the Grant of License and execution of the Grant of License by the City Manager (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director-Engineering) Recommendation the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING GRANT OF LICENSE TO THIEOREM COLLECTIVE, LLC (STOBLE COFFEE) FOR THE ENCROACHMENT ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 418 BROADWAY STREET
5.2. Staff Report
5.3. 2023 DOWNTOWN CHICO ICE RINK IN THE PLAZA CONSIDERATION The 'Chico Ice Rink in the Plaza' program first started in 2021, with a second year of operation in 2022. The City allocated General Fund dollars to pay for the initial startup costs, and each of the first two years experienced net losses from the revenue gained. The project is not currently included in the FY 23-24 Budget and therefore discussion with the City Council was being held to consider whether or not this project/program should continue to be funded with City dollars and if funded, consider authorizing the Chico Area Recreation District (CARD) to manage the program. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director-Engineering) Recommendation : The Director of Public Works-Engineering recommends that the City Council authorize and approve 1) Supplemental Appropriation / Budget Modification (CA/BM) No. 2024-PWE-002, authorizing $225,000 for initial startup costs for this years' Downtown Chico Ice Rink in the Plaza; and 2) allow CARD to operate and manage the Downtown Chico Ice Rink in the Plaza under the Cooperative Programming component of our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Chico and CARD.
5.3. Staff Report
5.4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2024-PWE-001 The Public Works Engineering Director requested consideration and approval of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification to the FY 2023-24 Budget incorporating federal and state grants awarded to the City. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director-Engineering) Recommendation : The Public Works Director-Engineering recommends the approval of Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification No. 2024-PWE-001.
5.4. Staff Report
5.5. SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CHICO AND LOCAL 39 A side letter agreement between the City of Chico and Local 39 modifying the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) effective 8/1/2023, renaming Electrical Environmental Supervisor to Electric Mechanical Supervisor and renaming Lead Operator to Operations Supervisor. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) Recommendation : Approve the title changes, as submitted.
5.5. Staff Report
5.6. AMENDMENT TO CITY OF CHICO BUDGET APPENDICES B-1 AND B-3 An amendment to the City of Chico's 23-24 Fiscal Year Budget Appendix B-1, modifying pay scale allocations in B-1 and the position list of B-3. (Report - Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) Recommendation : Approve Budget Appendix B-1and B-3 as submitted.
5.6. Staff Report
5.6. Updated B-1 Amendment
5.7. 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 would be needed in order for staff to agendize.
7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 8:08 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 5:00 or 5:30 p.m., followed by the Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico.
CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL
Closed Session Meeting Agenda
August 1, 2023
5:30 p.m.
Chico Municipal Center, Conference Room 2
421 Main Street, Chico, CA
8/1/23 Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Coolidge called the 5:30 P.M. Closed Session to order in the Council Chamber. There were no speakers and no Council disqualifications. Council then adjourned into Conference Room 2 for Closed Session.
1.1. ROLL CALL - All members were present.
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - No speakers and no Council disqualifications.
2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 Negotiator: Laura Izon (Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo law firm (AALRR)) & Chelsea Phebus, Human Resources Director 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
2.2. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
3. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m. for to the Regular City Council Meeting on August 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.