REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 3, 2023
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
10-3-23 Agenda
1.2. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge announced that due to the failure of the audio system, all items listed on the agenda will be continued to the October 17, 2023 so that the items being considered could be heard on both the streaming video as well as on Channel 11.
The Mayor did ask for a Closed Session announcement as Council had met in Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the items as listed on the agenda. Assistant City Attorney Eric Salbert made the following announcement that the Council met in Closed Session with staff, with it noted that Vice Mayor Reynolds was absent from this session. The matters taken up were as follows:
1.3. Invocation – Reverand Penny Derosier, Zion Community Christian Center
1.4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.5. Roll Call
1.6. October 3, 2023 Closed Session Announcement -
As noted above.
1.7. Proclamation – Habitat for Humanity 30 Year Anniversary Item 1.7 - Proclamation Habitat for Humanity
2. CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine in nature.
2.1. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM At its 6/06/23 meeting, the City Council approved Resolution No. 39-23 to authorize the submittal of a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant application to rehabilitate and improve trail access to Monkey Face in Upper Bidwell Park. In its review of the City’s application, the CA Department of Parks & Recreation notified Staff that the resolution contained an error and that the name of the legislative law allocating funding for this grant needs to be changed from the "Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users" to "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021". (Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - Operations & Maintenance.
Item 2.1. Recreational Trails Program
2.2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION NO. 2024-FD-001 The City Council is being asked to consider a supplemental appropriation, that if approved will increase the Fire Department’s Non-Recurring Operating budget to fund the City’s portion of the Butte County’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). Further, request funds for Fire Station Improvements (Capital Project 50515) for a Professional Services Agreement for a Fire Station 6 construction feasibility study. This funding request is from Development Impact Fees (Fund 337) as its purpose is to fund the expansion of fire facilities, apparatus and equipment to maintain fire protection services to accommodate projected new growth and development. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief) Item 2.2. Fire Department Supplemental
2.3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2023-ASD-007 The Administrative Services Director requests consideration and approval of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification to the FY 2022-23 Budget. (Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director) Item 2.3. Supplemental - ASD
2.4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 9/19/23
Item 2.4. - Draft Minutes 9-19-23
2.5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public may address the Council at this time on any matter not already listed on the agenda, with comments being limited to three minutes or as determined by the Mayor based on the number of speakers. The Council cannot take any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD STREAMLINING AND COST REDUCTION As part of its review of the roles and responsibilities of the City’s Boards and Commissions earlier this year, Council directed staff to identify opportunities to streamline the process and reduce cost for projects that go before the City’s Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Board (ARHPB). In support of that effort, at its meeting on May 16, 2023, Council restructured the ARHPB as a subcommittee of the Planning Commission. The benefits of that action is a more streamlined architectural review process, specifically fewer public hearings and staff reports for certain projects, and potential reduced costs. To facilitate Council direction, Planning staff met on four separate occasions with members of the Chico Builder’s Association to collaborate on thoughtful ways to streamline the review process and reduce cost. The Agenda Report summarizes the strategies identified and summarizes the benefits of each. (Report - Brendan Vieg, Community Development Director) Recommendation : Consider the Agenda Report recommendations and provide direction.
Item 5.1. ARHPB
5.2. FY 23-24 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2024-PWO-001 The attached Supplemental Appropriation redirects ARPA funds budgeted for the railroad bike path fence project along Chico State’s campus from capital project 50534 to a new capital project for ongoing costs associated with the three (3) homeless alternate site locations off Eaton & Cohasset. Savings from the bike path project are $43,000 that O&M wishes to transfer to a new capital project for ongoing alternate site costs. (Report - Erik Gustafson Public Works Director - O&M) Recommendation : The Director of Public Works O&M recommends approval of the Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification No. 2024-PWO-001 (Attachment A).
Item 5.2. Supplemental - Public Works Operations
5.3. RATIFICATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - CHICO POLICE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES A Resolution which modifies the pay and benefit provisions applicable to the Chico Police Management Employees, resulting from recently concluded negotiations. (Report - Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) Recommendation : The City Manager recommends adoption of the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING "MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND CHICO POLICE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES REGARDING PAY, HOURS AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 (2023 CPM MOU)" Item 5.3. MOU - Chico Police Management
5.4. COUNCILMEMBER VAN OVERBEEK REQUEST - DOWNTOWN PARKING REQUIREMENTS At it’s meeting of 9/5/23, the Council voted to agendize a request from Councilmember van Overbeek to discuss 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.
Item 5.4. - Downtown Parking Requirements - TVO
5.5. REPORT ON SHORT TERM RENTALS
At its September 5, 2023 meeting, the City Council was presented with a report regarding short-term rental properties in the City of Chico (City). The City Council requested additional information to be reported at a later meeting. (Report - Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director) Recommendation : None, report only.
Item 5.5. Short Term Rentals
5.6. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS - The following reports and communication items are provided for the Council’s information. No action can be taken on items under this section unless the Council agrees to include it on a subsequent agenda.
6.1. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT - Verbal Report, City Manager Sorensen
6.2. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND BUDGET MONITORING REPORTS – Information only Item 6.2. Monthly Financial Report and Budget Monitoring Reports Item 6.2. Attachments
6.3. 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 is needed in order for staff to agendize.
7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 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.
1. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
1.1. ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - Members of the public may address the Council at this time on any item on the Closed Session agenda, with comments being limited to three minutes or as determined by the Mayor based on the number of speakers.
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. 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
2.3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: (Gov. Code Section 54957(b).) Title: City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager
2.4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8 A.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Diane Reilly
Property: A portion of APN 006-120-060
Address: 251 Rio Lindo Ave #1, Chico, CA 95926
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave B.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Scott and Nancy Mellum
Property: A portion of APN 006-120-062
Address: 259 Rio Lindo Ave #1, Chico, CA 95927
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave C.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Vectors
Property: A portion of APN 006-100-039
Address: 171 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95928
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave D.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: David and Bobi Sherrill
Property: A portion of APN 006-100-043
Address: 193 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95929
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave E.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Grace Sweningsen
Property: A portion of APN 006-100-040
Address: 179 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95930
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave F.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Kimberly Dawn Main and Donald Cadwalader Property: A portion of APN 006-100-042
Address: 187 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95931
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave G.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Missy L Choo
Property: A portion of APN 006-100-041
Address: 183 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95932
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave H.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Armeda Ferrini Living Trust
Property: A portion of APN 006-120-015
Address: 287 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95933
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave I.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: AWW2 LP
Property: A portion of APN 006-110-035 & 006-110-030
Address: 354 Rio Lindo Ave , Chico, CA 95934
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave J.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Dennis and Kelly Spasbo
Property: A portion of APN 006-120-091
Address: 297 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95935
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave K.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Gregory and Ruth Peitz
Property: A portion of APN 006-120-077
Address: 383 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95936
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave L.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Jayne Majewski
Property: A portion of APN 006-100-018
Address: 256 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95937
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave M.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: John G Lynch
Property: A portion of APN 006-100-017
Address: 194 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95938
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave N.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Kim White, Nancy Pool, Walter Pool, Jr., Terri Vandusen, and Traci Needle Property: A portion of APN 006-120-013
Address: 269 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95939
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave O.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Mckee Properties LLC
Property: A portion of APN 006-110-018
Address: 372 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95940
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave P.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Michael R Gentry
Property: A portion of APN 006-100-033
Address: 270 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95941
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave Q.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Reed G Francis
Property: A portion of APN 006-120-092
Address: 353 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95942
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave R.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Ross Mcclure and Jennifer Mcclure Property: A portion of APN 006-100-002
Address: 2307 Eugene Ave, Chico, CA 95943
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave S.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Scot & Keri Long
Property: A portion of APN 006-110-020
Address: 376 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95944
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave T.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Senior Housing Associates & Rio Lindo Apartments Property: A portion of APN 006-100-058 & 006-100-057
Address: 296 Rio Lindo Ave & 294 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95945 Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave U.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Stonebridge Professional Village Common Area Property: A portion of APN 006-440-099
Address: Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95946
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave V.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Train Station Investors
Property: A portion of APN 006-110-034
Address: 390 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95947
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave W.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: William K Brumbaugh
Property: A portion of APN 006-100-053
Address: 284 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95948
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave X.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Yerman Trust Etal
Property: A portion of APN 006-120-057 & 006-120-058
Address: 371 Rio Lindo Ave & 373 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA 95949 Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project - Rio Lindo Ave
2.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9: 27 cases
2.6. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
3. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting will adjourn to the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting on October 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.