ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - August 1, 2023 Minutes
1.1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
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
Present: Bennett, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge
Absent: Morgan, Reynolds
1.6. August 1, 2023 Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney Ewing Item 2.1 - 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 CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered routine and could therefore be enacted by one motion.
Addressing the Council on the Consent Agenda was James Hutchinson.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to approve the Consent Agenda, as read, with the draft minutes of 6/6/23 removed for further review.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge
NOES: None
ABSENT: Morgan, Reynolds
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). Pursuant to the provisions of City of Chico Charter Section No. 614, adoption of the resolution required the affirmative vote of at least five members of the City Council. (Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director-Operations and Maintenance).
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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)
2.3. 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)
2.4. 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)
2.5. 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.
2.6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
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.
Addressing the Council were James Hutchinson, Erika Esau, George Boeck, Bill Monroe, Nichole Nava, Katie Posey, and Curtis Geney.
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 asked to consider a resolution to increase the assessment by 5% for 2024. (Report - Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager) August 1, 2023 City Council Minutes Page /2
A motion was made by Councilmember Bennett and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 53-23 - 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 The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge
NOES: None
ABSENT: Morgan, Reynolds
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)
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 54-23 - 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 The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge
NOES: None
ABSENT: Morgan, Reynolds
The Council recessed at 7:10 for an 11-minute break. The meeting was reconvened at 7:27 p.m.
All members were present, with Councilmember Morgan and Vice Mayor Reynolds absent from the meeting.
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 it 2022. The City allocated General Fund dollars to pay for the initial startup costs, and each of the firs two years experienced net losses from the revenue gained. The project was 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)
Addressing the Council on this item were James Hutchinson, Bruce McLean, and Loree Monroe.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow to allow CARD or other parties to propose alternate usage of the plaza.
The motion died for a lack of a second.
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A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to 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 the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Chico and CARD.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Tandon, van Overbeek, Coolidge
NOES: Winslow
ABSENT: Morgan, Reynolds
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) A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to approve the following supplemental:
Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification No. 2024-PWE-001 The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge
NOES: None
ABSENT: Morgan, Reynolds
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)
A motion was made by Councilmember Tandon and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to approve the title changes, as submitted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge
NOES: None
ABSENT: Morgan, Reynolds
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)
A motion was made by Councilmember Tandon and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to approve Budget Appendix B-1 (as amended) and B-3 as submitted.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge
NOES: None
ABSENT: Morgan, Reynolds
5.7. 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 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 was needed in order for staff to agendize.
Councilmember Tandon - Short Term Rentals
A motion was made by Councilmember Tandon and seconded by Mayor Coolidge to agendize a request for staff to provide the Council with current information on short term rentals in the City of Chico, including how many are in the city and what is the process of setting up such a rental.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge
NOES: None
ABSENT: Morgan, Reynolds
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
Date Approved: /drp 9/5/23
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL
Closed Session Minutes
August 1, 2023
Chico Municipal Center, Conference Room 2
421 Main Street, Chico, CA
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 except for Councilmember Morgan and Vice Mayor Reynolds.
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
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, onfidentials. International Association of Fire Fighters, Service Employees International Union . rades & Crafts, Stationary Engineers Local 39, United Public Employees of California - Local 79
2.2. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
3. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on August 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
Date Approved: /drp 9/19/23
Vettan Pressau
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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