Agenda — Chico City Council, February 6, 2024

REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 6, 2024
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street

1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the February 6, 2024 - Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.

February 6, 2024 Agenda

1.2. Invocation – Pastor Seth Riojas, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church

1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

1.4. Roll Call

1.5. February 6, 2024 Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam City Attorney Lam announced that Closed Session ended at 7:15 p.m., with the Council adjourning back into open session for the Closed Session Announcement to make the following statement:

2.1.Labor Negotiations – Update provided to Council; no action was taken; direction was provided. It was noted for the record that Councilmember Tandon recused herself on the discussion related to SEIU and left the conference room during that portion of the discussion.

2.2.Conference with Real Property Negotiator – Direction provided; no final action taken.

2.3.Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Warren - Council was briefed, direction was provided. No final action was taken.

2.4.Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation – A briefing was provided; no final action was taken.

2.5.Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation - Council was briefed, direction was provided. No final action was taken.

2.6.Council voted 6-1, (Winslow opposed) to direct the City Attorney’s office to initiate an amicus brief filing or, file jointly with another agency regarding the Supreme Court’s hearing on the Grants Pass filing.

2. CONSENT AGENDA - All matters under the Consent Agenda were considered routine in nature.

2.1. 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) - Final reading and adoption by reading of title only Adopt - an ordinance approving the Casino Chico Development Agreement (DA 23-01) to facilitate the development of an approved project and preserve the effectiveness of Use Permit 22-09 by satisfying a required condition of approval. (Kelly Murphy, Senior Planner)

2.1. Staff Report

2.2. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING "MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND UNITED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES OF CALIFORNIA, LOCAL 792 REGARDING PAY, HOURS AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 (2024 MOU - UPEC)" Adopt - a resolution which modifies the pay and benefit provisions applicable to the United Public Employees of California, resulting from recently concluded negotiations. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)

2.2. Staff Report

2.3. SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CHICO AND CHICO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (CPOA) A side letter agreement between the City of Chico and CPOA modifying the CPOA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) effective July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026, continuing new hire signing bonuses. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)

2.3. Staff Report

2.4. SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CHICO AND SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) AND AMENDMENT TO CITY OF CHICO BUDGET APPENDICES B-1 - Councilmember Tandon disqualified herself on this item due to a conflict of interest. She did not vote on this matter.

A side letter agreement between City of Chico and SEIU modifying the pay scale for the Equipment Mechanic II and an amendment to the City of Chico's 23-24 Fiscal Year Budget Appendices B-1. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)

2.4. Staff Report

2.5. DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY FOR THE 99 CENTS ONLY STORES INC., LOCATED AT 2156 PILLSBURY ROAD SUITE 100 CHICO, CA 95973 APN 007-280-062 The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) had determined that The 99 Cents Only Stores Inc., a discount grocery and convenience store, located at 2156 Pillsbury Road Suite 100, Chico, has applied for a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine ABC license in an area with an undue concentration of alcoholic beverage licenses. Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 23958.4, the requested Type 20 license requires a City Council determination that public convenience or necessity would be served by its issuance. The Chief of Police recommended a determination of public convenience or necessity. (Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police)

2.5. Staff Report

2.6. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS The certified public accounting firm of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP was engaged by the City Council to perform an audit of the financial statements and perform compliance testing of the City of Chico, Chico Passenger Facility Charges and Chico Urban Area Joint Powers Financing Authority for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. CLA issued unmodified (clean) audit opinions on all financial statements and presented the results for the audit to Finance Committee at the January 24, 2024, meeting. The Finance Committee recommended the City Council acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the 2023 Audited Financial Reports. (Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)

2.6. Staff Report

2.7. CONSIDERATION OF ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION FUNDING GRANT APPLICATION The California Interagency Council on Homelessness issued a Notice of Funding Availability for the Encampment Resolution Funding Program, Round 3. The grant program is in alignment with existing City operations for outreach and engagement and emergency shelter provision. The Council was asked to approve an application submittal in the amount of $2,678,892. (Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)

2.7. Staff Report

2.8. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 1/16/24

2.8. 1/16/24 Draft Minutes

2.9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - Item 2.3.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public addressed the Council at this time on any matter not already listed on the agenda and within the jurisdiction’s authority. 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. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES MANAGER Section 605 of the City Charter states that the appointment of certain designated positions is subject to confirmation by the City Council. ln order to meet this requirement, City Council was presented with the employment agreement for the Animal Services Manager. Gina Catallo-Kokoletsos comes into the role with a number of years of relevant experience, including extensive experience with this City, having served for more than ten (10) years with the Animal Services Division. (Report - Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management) Recommendation :A. ln compliance with Government Code Section 54953(c)(3), the City Manager shall first orally report a summary of the recommendation for final action related to the Animal Services Manager employment agreement as follows:
"The City Manager is proposing to enter into an employment agreement with Gina Catallo-Kokoletsos as the Animal Services Manager; and the City Manager is proposing to appoint Gina Catallo-Kokolefsos with an annual salary of $104,582,40 B. The City Manager recommends Council Confirmation of the appointment of Gina Catallo-Kokoletsosas the Animal Services Manager.

5.1. Staff Report

5.2. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA

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. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND BUDGET MONITORING REPORTS - Information only

6.2. Staff Report

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 at 7:16 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Adjourned 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 Minutes

1. CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

1.1. ROLL CALL

2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - There were no speakers. Councilmember Tandon announced she would be recusing herself from the SEIU discussion under Closed Session Item 2.1. due to a personal conflict of interest with a family member being a member of this bargaining group.

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 NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8 A.