ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - September 5, 2023 Minutes
1.1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
1.2. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the September 5, 2023 - Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.3. Invocation - Carol Raner, Christian Science Church
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. September 5, 2023 Closed Session Announcement: City Attorney Ewing announced that Council met in Closed Session with staff regarding the following items:
2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 - No action 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
2.2. 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 - Item was pulled from the agenda by the City Attorney.
2.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PENDING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): BCSC: Case No. 23CV01870: Leigh Ann Sutton vs. City of Chico, et al - Item was pulled from the agenda by the City Attorney
2.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PENDING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1): SCSC Case No. 18CV03900: Chico Scrap Metal vs. City of Chico - Item was pulled from the agenda by the City Attorney.
2.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov.
Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2): 1 case - No action taken; direction was provided.
2.6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code 54956.8 - No action taken; direction was provided.
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Property Owner: Successor Agency to Former Chico Redevelopment Agency Parties negotiating with:
BUTTE COUNTY - 0.158758; BUTTE MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DIST. - 0.016259; CHICO AREA RECREATION DIST. - 0.041447; CHICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST. - 0.488457; BUTTE COUNTY SCHOOLS -
0.048731; and BUTTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - 0.077776
Properties: 002-180-087, 002-180-088, 002-180-089, and 002-180-095 Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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2.7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code 54956.8 - Various properties - No action taken; direction was provided.
2.8. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9: 5 cases - No action was taken.
1.7. Presentation - Recognition of Members of Architectural Review & Historic Preservation Board
2. CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered routine in nature and could therefore be enacted by one motion.
Addressing the Council on this item was James Hutchinson.
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 APPROVAL OF FEDERAL FUNDING ACCOUNT GRANT PROPOSAL The Administrative Services Director requested authorization to submit a grant proposal to the California Public Utilities Commission Federal Funding Account to expand the Fiber Utility project area. (Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)
2.2. SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CHICO AND CHICO PUBLIC SAFETY
ASSOCIATION
Upon approval, this item updates the City of Chico and the Chico Public Safety Association (PSA) Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 with the provisions of the Letter Agreement. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)
SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CHICO AND CHICO MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES
A letter agreement between the City of Chico and Chico Management Employees (CME), modifying the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) effective November 8, 2020 June 30, 2025, providing a one-time waiver of the period of service for progression through Pay Steps. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)
2.4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 6/6/23
2.5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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.
Addressing the Council were James Hutchinson, Teri Dubose, James Sweeney, Michele Cooper, Rich Hartman, Wayne Shems, and Barbara Steinberg.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. TEFRA HEARING FOR THE CONDUIT FINANCING FOR THE CUSSICK APARTMENTS
PROJECT
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The Council was asked to conduct a public hearing under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act ("TEFRA"') in connection with the proposed issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the "CMFA"), a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000, (the "Bond"'), to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project located at the northwest corner of West East Avenue & Cussick Avenue, Chico, California (the "Project").
Following the hearing, the Council was asked to adopt a resolution to approve the financing of the Project by the CMFA. (Report - Deborah R. Presson, City Clerk & Elections Official) The public hearing was opened. Addressing the Council were Sean Reese, Bruce McLean, and George Schmidbauer. The hearing was closed to further comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Mayor Coolidge to adopt the following TEFRA resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 55-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING
THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS
FOR A QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROJECT IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION,
CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF CUSSICK APARTMENTS AND CERTAIN OTHER
MATTERS RELATING THERETO
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge
NOES: Morgan, Reynolds
4.2. TEFRA HEARING FOR CONDUIT FINANCING FOR THE OLEANDER COMMUNITY HOUSING
PROJECT
The City Council was asked to conduct a public hearing under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act ("TEFRA") in connection with the proposed issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the "CMFA"), a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000, (the "Bonds"), to finance or project located at 2324 Esplanade, Chico, California (the "Project"). Following the conclusion of the hearing, Council was also asked to adopt a resolution to approve the financing of the Project by the CMFA. (Report - Deborah R. Presson, City Clerk & Elections Official) The hearing was opened. Addressing the Council were Chris Martinez and Ed Mayer.
The hearing was closed to further comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to adopt the following TEFRA resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 56-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING
THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS
FOR A QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROJECT IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION,
CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF OLEANDER COMMUNITY HOUSING AND
CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
4.3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE THE TEMPORARY
CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLD HUMBOLDT ROAD TO UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES September 5, 2023 City Council Minutes Page/3
Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21101.4, the Chico City Council adopted an ordinance amending Title 10 of the Chico Municipal Code (CMC) relating to the temporary closure of streets and roads if certain conditions exist. To address criminal activity and illegal littering/dumping, the City Council adopted a resolution to temporarily close Old Humboldt Road adjacent to Hwy 32 for 1 nonths. Both codes allow the City Council to renew such closure for additional 18-month periods the conditions precipitating the closure continue to exist and a public hearing was held. (Report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - O&M)
The hearing was opened to the public. No one spoke and the hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 57-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ORDERING
CONTINUED TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLD HUMBOLDT ROAD PURSUANT TO CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.53
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
4.4. HEARING TO CONSIDER A COMPREHENSIVE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 18
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE UPDATE
The City has conducted a comprehensive review of the Title 18 Subdivision Ordinance for conformance with State planning law and the California Subdivision Map Act. The intent of the update was to ensure the Code is consistent with State regulations, streamline the subdivision review process, and reorganize the Code for ease of use and clarity. Over the past several months, a subcommittee consisting of City staff, a consultant, and stakeholders comprised of engineers, surveyors and developers coordinated to identify improvements and updates to the regulations and (MAC) as the approval body for parcel maps instead of the Planning Commission and allowing the Community Development Director, instead of the MAC, to approve minor mapping amendments consisting of lot line adjustments (formerly boundary line modifications), lot mergers and minor land divisions. A notification process to the City Council of pending subdivision maps and approvals or denials would be established. (Report - Bruce Ambo, Principal Planner) The hearing was opened to the public. No one spoke and the hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to ntroduce the following ordinance repealing Title 18 and replacing with the comprehensive Chic Municipal Code Title 18 Subdivision Ordinance update by reading its title only ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHICO CITY COUNCIL REPEALING TITLE 18 AND REPLACING WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 18 SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE UPDATE - Introductory Reading
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1.14 OF THE CITY OF CHICO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR STREAMLINED NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES Chapter 1.14 of the City of Chico Municipal Code, entitled "Nuisance Abatement," details the procedures required for the City to abate nuisance conditions that exist on properties throughout the City limits. The proposed ordinance provides for streamlined enforcement procedures that: (1) allow an administrative hearing officer - as appointed by the City Manager to conduct nuisance abatement hearings so that the City Council is not required to; (2) set forth administrative fines for failure to abate a nuisance; (3) enable the collection of attorneys' fees expended in the course of abating a nuisance; and (4) further define what conditions the City deems to constitute a nuisance. These revisions are recommended for the purposes of increasing the efficiency of completing nuisance abatement actions, motivating property owners to voluntarily abate a nuisance to avoid the imposition of costs and penalties, ensuring the City has the ability to recover costs that may otherwise provide a financial disincentive to abate a nuisance, and clarifying for code enforcement officers and property owners the variety of conditions the City deems to be a nuisance. (Report - Vincent C. Ewing, City Attorney)
Addressing the Council on this item were James Hutchinson and Rob Berry.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to introduce the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1.14 OF THE CITY OF
CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE THE NUISANCE ABATEMENT CHAPTER The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Winslow
The Council recessed at 7:20 p.m. for a 15-minute break.
The meeting was reconvened, and all members were present.
5.2. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 9.32 REGULATING STOLEN OR ABANDONED SHOPPING CARTS AND OTHER
CARTS, ESTABLISHING AN ABATEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM The City has a substantial interest in promoting the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents, visitors, and businesses, and the aesthetic qualities of the City. Abandoned or unattended shopping carts off the premises of retail establishments can interfere with pedestrian and vehicle traffic and the use of public streets, sidewalks, public areas, and public rights-of-way for their intended purposes, and can create dangerous conditions for users of those public spaces.
Since no City ordinance currently exists (there is State law guidance on this topic in the Business and Professions Code that permits implementing an ordinance at the local level), some shopping cart owners lack proper incentive to actively retrieve carts, leaving the City to remove abandoned shopping carts every week from public spaces. They can also constitute a hazard to streams, riparian areas, and other natural spaces, and contribute substantially to litter, clutter, and visual blight.
The proposed ordinance would deem abandoned or unattended shopping carts found off the premises of retail establishments, on either public or private property, to be a public nuisance, subject to abatement by the City if the private retail owners of the shopping carts do not fulfill their obligations to maintain their carts on site or retrieve those that have migrated offsite. (Report - Vincent C. Ewing, City Attorney)
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Addressing the Council on this item were James Hutchinson and Logan Mace.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Mayor Coolidge to introduce and waive the first reading of the following ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9.32 TO THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING STOLEN OR ABANDONED
SHOPPING CARTS AND OTHER CARTS, ESTABLISHING AN ABATEMENT AND
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM RELATED THERETO
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Tandon, van Overbeek, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Morgan, Winslow
5.3. RED LIGHT CAMERA ENFORCEMENT
At the May 2nd Council Meeting, Council voted to agendize a discussion regarding the installation of red-light camera systems at busy intersections. At the August 1st Council Meeting, Verra Mobility provided an informational presentation to Chico City Council. (Report - Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police
Addressing the Council on this item was John Babcock.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to request that staff move forward with the RFP process while working to identify how to implement the new process with unsworn personnel.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to direct staff to wait six months to a year, or until such time the Police Department feels it is prepared to bring the item forward.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge
NOES: van Overbeek, Winslow
The original motion was not acted on because of the passage of the substitute motion.
5.4. CONSIDERATION OF AN AIR SERVICE INCENTIVE POLICY
The City Council considered an air service incentive policy that encourages new commercial carriers by waiving landing and facility lease fees up to $250,000. Fee waivers will be for no more than twenty-four months and are industry standard when competing for new commercial air service carriers. The goal of the policy was to initiate non-stop scheduled air service at Chico Regional Airport, and to sustain the service over the long term. (Report - Erik Gustafson Public Works Director - O&M)
Addressing the Council on this item was Bill Monroe.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to approve the Administrative Procedure & Policy (AP&P) to establish an air service incentive program.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Winslow
5.5. CONSIDERATION OF DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The League s 2023 Annual Conference is scheduled for September 20-22, 2023, in Sacramento. To participate in the League Annual Business Meeting where League policy is established, the Council must first designate an attendee as a voting delegate. Each city may also appoint up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote in the event that the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Following Council action, the Voting Delegate/Alternate Form will be completed and forwarded to the League of California Cities for processing. (Report - Deborah R.
Presson, City Clerk & Elections Official)
The Council concurred 6-1, with Councilmember Morgan dissenting, to send Councilmember Winslow to represent the City of Chico at the conference.
5.6. CONSIDERATION OF A GRANT OF LICENSE TO CSU, CHICO FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
OPERATION OF THE BIDWELL BOWL AMPHITHEATER
California State University Chico (CSUC) demolished its Physical Science Building adjacent to the Children s Playground at 1st Street and Esplanade Avenue in downtown Chico to build a new Behavior Sciences and Social Sciences building. The new building will include open seating and an outside study space that would now face the Bidwell Bowl Amphitheater and the University is interested in improving and maintaining this facility. The Council considered the issuance of a Grant of License to CSUC for the operation and maintenance of Bidwell Bowl. (Report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director O&M)
Addressing the Council on this item was Michael Magliari.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 58-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO
AUTHORIZING GRANT OF LICENSE TO CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO FOR ENCROACHMENT ON CITY PROPERTY-BIDWELL BOWL AMPHITHEATER, as amended to: (1) include a yearly review by the Council regarding the usage fees to ensure access to all citizens; and (2) include a statement in the Grant of License regarding the University Policy being responsible for the security of the amphitheater.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
The Council recessed at 8:45 p.m. for a 10-minute break.
The meeting was reconvened, and all members were present.
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5.7. FOLLOW-UP REGARDING COUNCIL DIRECTION TO ALLOW NEW ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE DOWNTOWN NORTH ZONING DISTRICT
At its June 6, 2023 meeting, Council directed staff to proceed with an amendment to Chico Municipal Code Section 19.44.040 that would provide Council the ability to approve new Alcoholic Beverage Establishments, or bars, in the Downtown North zoning district on a case-by-case basis. Following these discussions, san identite an a start ive pati for uncil consideration can sia Teles, better implements Council's intention, while also reducing cost, time, and redundancy for future A motion was made by Councilmember Bennett and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to direct staff to move forward with the amendment to the code.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
5.8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2024-PWE-003
The Public Works Engineering Director requested consideration and approval of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification to the FY 2023-24 Budget to transfer funds from capital project 50602 Pavement Improvements to a new capital project 50620 to restore the fire damaged Cohasset Road Bridge. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director-Engineering) A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification No. 2024-PWE-003.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
5.9. COUNCILMEMBER TANDON REQUEST - REPORT ON SHORT-TERM RENTALS At its meeting of 8/1/23, the Council voted to agendize Councilmember Tandon's request to receive a report from staff on Short-Term Rentals. (Report - Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director
Addressing the Council on this item was Bill Monroe.
Council asked staff to analyze additional information related to concentrated impacts, impacts to hotels and possibly the Transient Occupancy Tax.
Community Development Director Vieg announced that with the approval of the Housing Element, those types of questions will be required and quantified.
5.10. 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) to include the position of Industrial Mechanic and modifying Appendices B1 and B3. (Report - Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to approve side letter and appendices, as submitted.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
5.11. 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 was needed in order for staff to agendize.
Councilmember van Overbeek - Panhandling Ordinance
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Mayor Coolidge to agendize a discussion regarding prohibiting panhandling in Chico.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
Councilmember van Overbeek - Downtown Parking Restrictions A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to agendize a discussion regarding how to remove the parking requirements from the downtown area for smaller projects which would encourage residential apartments being made available on the second floor of a commercial property.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
Councilmember Winslow - Alternative Site Management
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow agendize a discussion regarding an alternative camping site as well as the management and intake process for the Eaton and Cohasset site.
The motion died by a lack of a second.
ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 9:27 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 5:00 or 5:30 p.m., followed by the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico.
Date Approved: /drp 9/19/23
Ultrate Pressan
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL
Closed Session Minutes
September 5, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
1.1. ROLL CALL - All members were present.
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - There were no public comments and no Council disqualifications.
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
2.2. 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 - Pulled from the agenda by the City Attorney.
2.3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PENDING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): BCSC: Case No. 23CV01870: Leigh Ann Sutton vs. City of Chico, et al - Pulled from the agenda by the City Attorney.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PENDING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1): SCSC Case No. 18CV03900: Chico Scrap Metal vs. City of Chico - Pulled from the agenda by the City Attorney.
2.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov.
Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2): 1 case
2.6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code 54956.8 Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Property Owner: Successor Agency to Former Chico Redevelopment Agency Parties negotiating with:
BUTTE COUNTY - 0.158758; BUTTE MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DIST. - 0.016259; CHICO AREA RECREATION DIST. -
0.041447; CHICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST. - 0.488457; BUTTE COUNTY SCHOOLS - 0.048731; BUTTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - 0.077776
Properties: 002-180-087, 002-180-088, 002-180-089, and 002-180-095 Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2.7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code 54956.8 A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party negotiating with: Chico Gardens Limited Partnership Property: A portion of APN 004-510-032
Address: 851 Pomona Ave., Chico, California 95928
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with Pomona Ave. Bridge Replacement Project September 5, 2023 City Council Minutes Page/10
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party negotiating with: OSM Investment Company
Property: A portion of APN 004-530-066
Address: 910 Pomona Ave., Chico, California 95928
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with Pomona Ave. Bridge Replacement Project
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party negotiating with: OSM Investment Company
Property: A portion of APN 004-510-010
Address: 921 Pomona Ave., Chico, California 95928
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with Pomona Ave. Bridge Replacement Project D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party negotiating with: Charles and Marya Bell
Property: A portion of APN 004-530-005
Address: 914 Pomona Ave., Chico, California 95928
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with Pomona Ave. Bridge Replacement Project E. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party negotiating with: Thomas Bush and Valentina Flynn Property: A portion of APN 004-510-011
Address: 915 Pomona Ave., Chico, California 95928
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with Pomona Ave. Bridge Replacement Project
2.8. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9: 5 cases - No action taken.
2.9. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
3. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting on September 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
Date Approved: /drp 9/19/23
Nitrand hessen
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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