ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - January 16, 2024 Minutes
1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the January 16, 2024 - Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:22 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.2. Invocation - Chaplain Eileen Brownell
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
Present: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge
Absent: None
1.5. January 16, 2024 Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam City Attorney Lam announced that the Council met in Closed Session with City staff on the two following items. It was noted for the record that Councilmember Tandon recused herself on Item 2.1. when SEIU labor negotiations were being discussed. She left the room and did not participate in the discussion. She returned to Closed Session for the remaining labor negotiations discussion and Item Item 2.1. Labor Negotiations - Council was briefed; direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
Item 2.2. Warren vs. City of Chico - Council was briefed; direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
1.6. Proclamation - Holocaust Remembrance Day January 27, 2024
1.7. Presentation - Butte County Opioid Settlement Overview by Scott Kennelly, L.C.S.W., Director of Butte County Behavioral Health
2. CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered routine in nature and could therefore be enacted by one motion.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to approve the Consent Agenda, as read, with December 5, 2024 minutes, amended as noted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
2.1. RESOLUTION NO. 01-24 - RESOLUTION DEDICATING A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN APN 047-570-035 TO PG&E FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 650 THUNDERBOLT STREET / APN 047-570-014
The Public Works Director-Engineering recommended the adoption of a resolution dedicating a public • utility easement to PG&E located within APN 047-570-035 - 650 Thunderbolt Street (APN 047-570- 014). (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director-Engineering) January 16, 2024 City Council Minutes Page|1
2.2. RESOLUTIONS EXECUTING THE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED ALONG RIO LINDO AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 02-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-440-099) - STONEBRIDGE PROFESSIONAL VILLAGE
ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTION NO. 03-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED 269 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-120-013) - NANCY POOL REVOCABLE TRUST OF 2019 AND JULIE
KIM WHITE
RESOLUTION 04-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 194 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-100-017) - JOHN G. LYNCH
RESOLUTION NO. 05-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 183 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-100-041) - MISTY L. CHOO
RESOLUTION NO. 06-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 187 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-100-042) KIMBERLY DAWN MAIN AND DONALD CADWALADER RESOLUTION NO. 07-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 270 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-100-033) MICHAEL R. GENTRY
RESOLUTION NO. 08-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 371 AND 373 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-120-057 AND PORTION OF 006-120-058) JACK L. YERMAN AND DON A. BRENNAN
RESOLUTION NO. 09-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 390 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-110-034) TRAIN STATION INVESTORS RESOLUTION NO. 10-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 284 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-100-053) WILL K. BRUMBAUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 11-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 179 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-100-040) GRACE SWENINGSEN
RESOLUTION NO. 12-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-100-043) DAVID A. SHERRILL AND BOBI L. SHERRILL January 16, 2024 City Council Minutes Page/2
RESOLUTION NO. 13-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-120-062) SCOTT D. MELLUM AND NANCY A. MELLUM RESOLUTION NO. 14-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-120-077) GREGORY A. PEITZ AND RUTH PEITZ RESOLUTION NO. 15-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG RIO LINDO AVENUE AND AT 354 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-110-035 AND PORTION OF 006- 110-030) AWW2, L.P.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 353 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-120-092) REED G. FRANCIS
RESOLUTION NO. 17-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-120-060) DIANE P. REILLY
RESOLUTION NO. 18-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 287 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-120-015) ARMEDA F. FERRINI
RESOLUTION NO. 19-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 376 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-110-020) SCOT LONG AND KERI LONG RESOLUTION NO. 20-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 256 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-100-018) JAYNE MAJEWSKI
RESOLUTION NO. 21-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 294 AND 296 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-100-057 AND PORTION OF 006-100-058) SENIOR
HOUSING ASSOCIATES
RESOLUTION NO. 22-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 297 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-120-091) DENNIS D. SPASBO AND KELLY L. SPASBO RESOLUTION NO. 23-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 372 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-110-018) MCKEE PROPERTIES LLC
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2307 EUGENE AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-100-002) ROSS ALLEN MCCLURE |I AND JENNIFER ELISE
MCCLURE
RESOLUTION NO. 25-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 171 RIO LINDO AVENUE (PORTION OF 006-100-039) V.E.C.T.O.R.S.
2.3. CONSIDERATION OF DOWNTOWN CHICO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION'S NINE-MONTH
PROGRESS REPORT
On March 21, 2023 the City Council approved a three-year Professional Services Agreement with e Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) for the Downtown Business District Enhancemel rogram. Per the Agreement, the DCBA was directed to provide the Council with progress repor at six, nine, twelve, eighteen, and twenty-four months from the date of execution. (Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
2.4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION NO. 2024-FD-002 The City Council was asked to approve a supplemental appropriation, that would increase Capital Project 50515 (CIP50515) Fire Station Improvements for a Service Provider Agreement (SPA) for a Fire Station 6 Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing Services report (GeoTech report). The requested funding would be drawn from the Fire Department's Development Impact Fees (Fund 337) as its purpose is to fund the expansion of fire facilities, apparatus, and equipment to maintain tire protection services to accommodate projected new growth and development. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief)
2.5. 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) to update general salary increase effective dates. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)
2.6. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 10/17/23, 11/7/23, 11/21/23, 12/5/23 (as amended), 12/19/23, AND 1/6/24
2.7 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public addressed the Council on matters not listed on the agenda and were within the jurisdiction's authority. The Council was prohibited from taking any action on requests made under this section of the agenda.
Addressing the Council were Julie Threet, Nichole Nava, Bill Monroe, and Elis Sabe.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. HEARING REGARDING A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND CASINO CHICO (325 BROADWAY STREET, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 004- 151-010-000)
Introductory reading of an ordinance that would enter the City of Chico into a development agreement (DA) with Casino Chico, facilitating the approval of a use permit to establish a seven-table cardroom use in the Downtown North zoning district at 325 Broadway Street. A hearing was held regarding a proposed development agreement between the City of Chico and Casino Chico to provide a mechanism for the collection of a voluntary, annual contribution to the City of Chico equivalent to five (5) percent of gross receipts generated from card game participation fees.
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The Planning Commission voted at its November 16, 2023 meeting to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council to approve the proposed DA. (Report - Kelly Murphy, Senior Planner) Ex Parte Communications - None
Mayor Coolidge opened the hearing to the public. Addressing the Council was the applicant, Jon Scott. Additional speakers included Julie Threet, and Leann Powell.
The hearing was closed to further comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to introduce the following ordinance by reading its title only:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 23-01 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND THE CASINO CHICO CARDROOM (SCOTT)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
4.2. CODE AMENDMENT 23-01 - PROPOSED ORDINANCE DELETING CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.44.040 (DOWNTOWN NORTH (DN) DISTRICT SPECIAL STANDARDS) The Chico City Council was asked to introduce an ordinance that would delete Chico Municipal Code Section 19.44.040 (Downtown North (DN) District Special Standards) removing the prohibition on new Alcoholic Beverage Establishments, or bars, in Downtown Chico (Code Amendment 23-01).
Both the City's Alcoholic Beverage Establishment Zoning Verification and Public Convenience or Necessity processes provide mechanisms for City staff and Council to actively oversee and apply conditions to proposed new bar licenses in the Downtown. At its meeting on November 16, 2023, the Planning Commission voted 4-1-2 recommending that the City Council adopt Code Amendment 23-
01. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, the proposed amendments were within the scope of the EIR that was certified for the General Plan. (Report - Molly Marcussen, Associate Planner)
Councilmember van Overbeek recused himself on this matter due to owning a business in the area being discussed. He left the dais and the Chamber.
Mayor Coolidge opened the hearing to the public.
Addressing the Council were Josh Marks, Karin Williams, Leanne Powell, Will Brady, and Sebastian Tamanelle.
The hearing was then closed to further public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to introduce the following ordinance by reading its title only:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE TO DELETE SECTION 19.44.040 (DOWNTOWN NORTH DISTRICT
SPECIAL STANDARDS)
This item was not acted on due to the following substitute motion carrying 5-1, with 1 recusal.
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A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to continue this item so it could be brought back with staff providing more clarification on the different type of licenses; the determination of public necessity process, and the zoning verification process.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, Reynolds, Coolidge
NOES Winslow
DISQ: van Overbeek
The Council recessed at 7:44 p.m. for a fifteen-minute break. The meeting was reconvened, and all members were present.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. CONSIDERATION OF TIMELINE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET The Administrative Services Director requested direction from City Council regarding a preferred timeline for fiscal year 2024-25 budget. (Report - Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to direct staff to schedule one afternoon meeting/work session to review the budget.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds
NOES: Morgan, Tandon, Coolidge
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2024-PWE-006
The Public Works Engineering Director requested consideration and approval of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification to the FY 2023-24 Budget to initiate three (3) new Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects: 50622 - 2024 Sewer Main Replacement Project, 50626 - 2025 Sewer Main Replacement Project and 50623 - Recycled Water Feasibility Study. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director-Engineering)
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification No. 2024-PWE-006.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
5.3. DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY'S ELIGIBILITY FOR HCD'S PRO-HOUSING DESIGNATION
PROGRAM
Council requested staff to review California Department of Housing and Community Development's (HCD) Pro-housing Designation Program and to analyze Chico's eligibility based on the HCD application and policies/programs that the City currently has in place or will have after the actions/programs included in the City's Housing Element Update are implemented. The City's 2022 Housing Element was certified by HCD in November 2023. Staff have been drafting numerous 'residential readiness' Code amendments in alignment with goals outlined in the 2022 Housing Element, which will be considered by Council later this spring. Those amendments are time-sensitive State mandates that will assist in Chico's Pro-housing scoring, should the City pursue the designation from HCD. (Report - Brendan Vieg, Community Development Director) January 16, 2024 City Council Minutes Page/6
Addressing the Council on this item were Mike Egbert and Katy Thoma.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to direct the Community Development Director to come back in June and give a report on whether the city is ready to pursue a pro housing designation.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Winslow to direct staff to come back in the summer with a completed application after requesting help from HCD on the application and then forward the information to the Internal Affairs Committee for review and input.
The motion died for a lack of a second.
The original motion to direct the Community Development Director to come back in June and give a report on whether the city is ready to pursue a pro housing designation carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Winslow
5.4. CONSIDERATION OF 12/13/23 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Council was asked to consider and approve the recommendation made by the Finance Committee at its 12/13/23 meeting. If accepted, staff will return with more information and next steps at a future Council meeting. (Councilmember Sean Morgan, Chair)
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to accept the Finance Committee recommendation which was the placement of a successor ordinance to Measure H on the November 2024 ballot with the new requirements of the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
5.5. CONSIDERATION OF VICE MAYOR REYNOLDS' REQUEST FOR A DISCUSSION REGARDING
MOBILE HOME PARKS
At its meeting of November 7, 2023, the Council voted 6-1, with Coolidge opposed, to agendize a discussion regarding mobile home parks to see if there were ordinances that could be enacted that would assist the community.
Addressing the Council on this item were Janet Olsen, Bill Webster, Kathy Vlach, Dave Donnan, Julie Threet, Ed Tietz, and Saulo Londono.
A motion was made by Mayor Coolidge and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to refer this discussion to the Internal Affairs Committee for more input.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Morgan
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CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR COOLIDGE'S REQUEST FOR A DISCUSSION REGARDING CAL At its meeting of December 5, 2023, the Council voted 6-1, with Morgan opposed, to agendize a discussion regarding a request for a Cal Water presentation on its citywide savings program, with Council to consider taking action to implement.
Councilmember van Overbeek left the dais and the Chamber and was absent from this discussion.
He returned to the meeting and participated for the remaining items.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to authorize a presentation by Cal Water on its citywide savings program, with Council to consider taking action to implement.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES None
ABSENT: van Overbeek
CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR COOLIDGE'S REQUEST FOR A DISCUSSION REGARDING PARKING OF LARGE TRUCKS, BOATS, AND RVs ON CITY STREETS At its meeting of December 5, 2024, the Council voted 6-1, with Morgan opposed, to agendize a discussion of Code Enforcement requirements for large trucks, boats, and RVs on the City streets.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Mayor Coolidge to direct staff to prepare the necessary code amendments prohibiting vehicles from remaining on city streets no longer than 72 hours.
This motion was not acted on due to the following substitute motion carrying.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Bennett and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to agendize a discussion where Council could first hear from code enforcement before changing any of the parking requirements currently in place.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, Winslow, Reynolds
NOES: van Overbeek, Coolidge
5.8. 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.
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Councilmember Requests
Selling of Alcohol Ban on Specified Dates - Councilmember Winslow A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to agendize a discussion regarding lifting the ban on selling alcohol after midnight on specified dates.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
Lindo Channel Sediment Cleanup - Councilmember van Overbeek A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to agendize a discussion regarding the accumulation of sediment in Lindo Channel so Council could ask engineering staff to provide an update on solutions or an update on repairs.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
Bike Path Lighting - Councilmember Winslow
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to agendize a discussion regarding potential bike path crime prevention with environmental design.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
6.3. SUNSHINING OF DRAFT MOU - UNITED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES OF CALIFORNIA, 792 - Information only
Pursuant to the "Sunshine and Transparency" requirements of the negotiation process, the Council was provided a draft copy of the Memorandum of Understanding applicable to the UPEC araainina aroup.
consideration at its meeting on February 6th, 2024. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)
ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 9:34 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 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 2/6/24
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL
Closed Session Minutes
January 16, 2024
CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER - Called to order at 5:30 p.m.
1.1. ROLL CALL - All Councilmembers were present.
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
There were no speakers on the Closed Session items.
Council Disqualifications
Councilmember Tandon announced that she would be recusing herself on the SEIU portion of Item
2.1. Labor Negotiations due to her husband being in that group. She was not present in Closed Session for that discussion, however she returned to hear the remaining labor negotiating items and Item 2.2.
2.1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 - Council was briefed; direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
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 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 - Council was briefed; direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
2.3. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. to the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting on January 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
Date Approved: /drp 2/6/24
nebral Presson
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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