ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - November 21, 2023 Minutes
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.
1.2. Invocation - Chaplain Bud Chauvin
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
Present: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge
Absent:
1.5. November 21, 2023 Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney Lam announced that Council met with staff in Closed Session, with all members present regarding the following items:
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 Legal 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, with the Council voting to approve and accept the $43,000,000 in connection with the Camp Fire Damage with respect to street fatigue and related economic damages to the City.
Remaining Closed Session Items:
2.2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Not discussed.
2.3. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR: No action taken; direction was provided
2.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Warren v. Chico: No action taken; update was provided.
2.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Two (2) cases - Update provided; no action taken.
2.6. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - (Added with a 7-0 vote) - Potential Litigation: Update provided; no formal action taken; direction was provided.
1.6. Arbor Day Proclamation
CONSENT AGENDA
Addressing the Council on the Consent Agenda were James Hutchinson and Greg Scott.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Winslow 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
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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)
2.2. ADOPTION OF SEWER IN LIEU RESOLUTIONS - VARIOUS
Adopted 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)
2.3. 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)
2.4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public addressed the Council at this time on matters not already listed on the agenda and within the jurisdiction's authority. The Council was prohibited from taking any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
Addressing the Council were Dave Donnan, Ed Tietz, James Hutchinson, Kathy Vlach, Tami Donnelson, Nicholaus Carter, Katie McCutcheon, Julie Threet, Eli Sabe, Katie Posey, and Will Kennard.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
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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. However, due to a Charter Amendment being passed by the voters in 2004, the City of Chico is required to go by State law related to councilmember compensation levels. This was an information item; 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) Addressing the Council were James Hutchinson, Julie Threet, and Bruce McLean.
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.
6.1. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - Verbal Report, City Manager Sorensen
6.2. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS - None
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.
Date Approved: /drp 1/16/23
lebank Presson
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL
Closed Session Meeting Minutes
November 21, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
1.1. ROLL CALL - All members present.
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - There were no speakers nor any Council disqualifications. Council voted 7-0 to add the following item that arose after the posting of the agenda:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED/POTENTIAL LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Go. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2) - One (1) Additional Case
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 Legal 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, with the Council voting to approve and accept the $43,000,000 in connection with the Camp Fire Damage with respect to street fatigue and related economic damages to the City.
2.2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 - Not discussed
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. - No action taken; direction was provided.
A. 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 - No action taken; update was provided.
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2.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov.
Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2)): Two (2) cases - Update provided; no action taken.
2.6. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - Council added this item that arose after the posting of the agenda by a 7-0 vote.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED/POTENTIAL LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Go. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2) - One (1) Additional Case - No action was taken; direction was provided.
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.
Date Approved: /drp 1/16/23
lebrald hessen
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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