REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 21, 2023
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the November 21, 2023 - Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, at 421 Main Street, Chico. 11/21/23 Agenda
1.2. Invocation - Chaplain Bud Chauvin
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
1.5. November 21, 2023 Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney Lam announced that Council met with staff in Closed Session, with all members present 12:00
2.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): In Re PG&E Corporation, Case No. 19-30088 - Fire Victim's Trust Claim City Council was briefed by staff and Counsel. The City Council voted 7-0 to approve a final claim determination from the Fire Victim's Trust in the amount of $43,000,000, A formal and final claim determination will be forthcoming but the Council has voted to approve and accept the offer of $43,000,000 in connection with the Camp Fire Damage with respect to street fatigue and related economic damages to the City.
1.6. Arbor Day Proclamation
2. CONSENT AGENDA
2.1. ORDINANCE NO. 2595 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 05-02 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND MERIAM PARK, LLC (GONZALES DEVELOPMENT CO.) - Final reading and adoption by reading of title only At its meeting of 11/7/23, the City Council conducted a public hearing and introduced an ordinance that would approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Development Agreement between the City of Chico and Meriam Park LLC. (Mike Sawley, Principal Planner)
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. ADOPTION OF SEWER IN LIEU RESOLUTIONS - VARIOUS
Adopt - resolutions authorizing sewer assessments to be collected on the tax roll, in lieu of full and immediate payment of the sewer system connection fees. (Brendan Ottoboni - Public Works Director-Engineering) RESOLUTION NO. 73-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO LEVYING ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS IN LIEU OF THE PAYMENT OF SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION FEES INCIDENT TO THE CONNECTION OF PREMISES TO THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM 1621 CHICO RIVER ROAD - ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 004-490-036 (Petition from property owners Miriam Gomez Ramirez and Jose Yair Cruz Fernandez) RESOLUTION NO. 74-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO LEVYING ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS IN LIEU OF THE PAYMENT OF SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION FEES INCIDENT TO THE CONNECTION OF PREMISES TO THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM 166 EAST EATON ROAD - ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 006-210-053 (Petition from property owner Chico Theater Company, Inc., by Marc Charles Edson) RESOLUTION NO. 75-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO LEVYING ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS IN LIEU OF THE PAYMENT OF SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION FEES INCIDENT TO THE CONNECTION OF PREMISES TO THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM 1934 ESPLANADE - ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 003-351-003 (Petition from property owner Chico Hospitality, LLC, by Nriav Ahir, Poras Ahir and Ashish Ahir) RESOLUTION NO. 76-23 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO LEVYING ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS IN LIEU OF THE PAYMENT OF SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION FEES INCIDENT TO THE CONNECTION OF PREMISES TO THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM 2271 FERN AVENUE - ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 043-660-026 (Petition from property owners Pablo and Sao Soto)
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. CONSIDERATION OF DOWNTOWN CHICO PARKING METER FORGIVENESS PROGRAM The City Council authorized the annual parking meter forgiveness program in support of the Downtown Chico Business District during the holiday season to occur on December 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2023. (Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
5.1. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION - SENATE BILL 329 ("SB 329") Senate Bill 329 was signed into law on June 29, 2023, with the bill increasing the limits for City Council compensation, expanding the ability to increase such compensations annually, and setting forth a specified process for adopting said compensation. This new law goes into effect on January 1, 2024. However, due to a Charter Amendment being passed by the voters in 2004, the City of Chico is to go by State law related to councilmember compensation levels. No Council action was needed as the Charter is set by the voters of the City of Chico. (Report - Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk & Elections Official) Recommendation : Provide direction to staff.
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. 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.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public may address the Council at this time on any matter not already listed on the agenda and within the jurisdiction s authority. Comments will be 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. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION - SENATE BILL 329 ("SB 329") Senate Bill 329 was signed into law on June 29, 2023, with the bill increasing the limits for City Council compensation, expanding the ability to increase such compensations annually, and setting forth a specified process for adopting said compensation. This new law goes into effect on January 1, 2024. Accordingly, no action can be taken by the City Council until after January of next year. The Council is being asked to discuss this potential change and provide direction to staff on how to move forward. (Report - Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk & Elections Official) Recommendation : Provide direction to staff.
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.
7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 6:58 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 5:00 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
November 21, 2023
11/21/23 Agenda - Closed Session
11/21/23 Closed Session Posted Addendum
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
1.1. ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - There were no speakers nor any Council disqualifications.
2.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): In Re PG&E Corporation, Case No. 19-30088 - Fire Victim s Trust Claim
2.2. 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
2.3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8.
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party negotiating with: Eastwood Court, L.P.
Property: A portion of APN 016-200-090
Address: 2770 Eaton Road, Chico, California 95973
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with the Eaton & Floral Roundabout project B.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party negotiating with: Cobble Creek Apartment Homes Limited Partnership Property: A portion of APN 016-200-095
Address: 2777 Eaton Road, Chico, California 95973
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with Eaton & Floral Roundabout project
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
2.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2)): Two (2) cases 1 Additional Case added that arose after posting of the agenda.
2.6. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
3. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m. to the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting on November 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.