REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 20, 2024
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the February 20, 2025 - Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA. 02/20/24 Agenda
1.2. Invocation – Chaplain Joel Krise
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
1.5. February 20, 2024 Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam
2. CONSENT AGENDA - All matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered routine in nature and could therefore be enacted in one motion.
2.1. DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY FOR THE BLUE BIRD LIQUOR, LOCATED AT 2540 ESPLANADE #1 CHICO, CA 95973 APN 006-060-060 The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) determined that Blue Bird Liquor, a convenience market and deli, located at 2540 ESPLANADE #1, Chico, had applied for a Type 21 off-sale general, beer, wine and distilled spirits 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 21 license required a City Council determination that public convenience or necessity would be served by its issuance. The Chief of Police does not oppose the determination of public convenience or necessity. (Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police)
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2024-ASD-002 The Administrative Services Director requested consideration and approval of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification to the FY 2032-24 Budget. (Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. DOWNTOWN CHICO PROPERTY BASED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2023 ANNUAL REPORT The Downtown Chico Property Based Improvement District (PBID) is funded through an annual assessment of properties within the area serviced by the PBID. The California Streets & Highways Code requires the PBID Owners Association to prepare an annual report each fiscal year and file such report with the City Clerk. (Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 2/6/24
2.4. 2/6/24 Draft Minutes
2.5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public addressed the Council 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.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. THE ORCHARD CREEK ESTATES PROJECT (2516, 2608, AND 2676 NORD AVENUE, 1181 HENSHAW AVENUE, and 1110 W. EAST AVENUE) A hearing was held regarding the adoption of a resolution, and introductory Reading of an Ordinance that would: (1) amend the General Plan and pre-zoning of a 20-acre site comprising three parcels, located within unincorporated Butte County, California, prior to annexation of the site into the city limits of the City of Chico. The Masonic Family Center located at 1110 W. East Avenue would be pre-zoned PQ (Public/Quasi Public Facilities), reflecting a continuation of the existing use, and the two former walnut orchard parcels would be pre-zoned R1 (Low Density Residential), consistent with the proposed subdivision, and (2) approve a subdivision of 15-acres (APNs 042-070-196 and 042-740-020) to create and improve 74 lots with internal streets developed consistently with City standards. The Planning Commission voted at its January 18, 2024 meeting to forward a recommendation to the City Council to deny the requests. A Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Report - Mike Sawley, Principal Planner)
Recommendation : The Community Development Director recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing on the proposed project and introduce the following ordinance by reading its title only and adopt the following resolution:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING THE PRE-ZONING OF PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 042-740-020 AND 042-070-196 TO R1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL), AND 042-070-197 TO PQ (PUBLIC/QUASI PUBLIC FACILITIES) (RZ 22-02; Orchard Creek Estates; Chuck Tatreau Construction, Inc.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHICO CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 22-04, AND CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION 22-01 (Orchard Creek Estates - Tatreau Construction, Inc.)
4.1. Staff Report
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. CAL WATER PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
At its meeting of January 16, 2024, the Council voted 6-0-1 (van Overbeek absent) to authorize a presentation by Cal Water regarding its citywide savings program with possible action being taken by Council to implement. The presentation included an overview of the Chico District, rebate programs, conservation savings, and potential water/cost savings opportunities for the City. (Report - Mayor Coolidge)
Recommendation : Provide staff with direction.
5.2. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCILMEMBER WINSLOW'S REQUEST - SELLING OF ALCOHOL BAN ON SPECIFIC DATES At its meeting of January 16, 2024, Council voted 7-0 to agendize a discussion regarding lifting the ban on selling alcohol after midnight on specified dates. (Report - Councilmember Winslow)
5.2. Councilmember Winslow Request
5.3. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCILMEMBER VAN OVERBEEK'S REQUEST - LINDO CHANNEL SEDIMENT CLEANUP At its meeting of January 16, 2024, Council voted 7-0 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. (Report - Councilmember van Overbeek)
5.3. Councilmember van Overbeek Request
5.4. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCILMEMBER WINSLOW'S REQUEST - BIKE PATH LIGHTING At its meeting of January 16, 2024, Council voted 7-0 to agendize a discussion regarding potential bike path crime prevention with environmental design. (Report - Councilmember Winslow)
5.4. Councilmember Winslow Request
5.5. 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.
7. ADJOURNMENT - Following Closed Session and the subsequent announcement, the meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 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.
Closed Session Minutes
February 20, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Chico Municipal Center, Conference Room 2
421 Main Street, Chico, CA
1. CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER - 5:00 p.m.
1.1. ROLL CALL - All members were present.
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA -
No public speakers. Councilmember Tandon recused herself on SEIU negotiations due to a personal conflict of interest and left the Conference Room during the discussion. She returned to the room for the remaining labor negotiations and existing litigation discussions.
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 SECURITY OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS - Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54957(a) Consultation With: Chief of Police -
Council was briefed; no action was taken. Direction was provided.
2.3. 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; no action was taken. Direction was provided.
2.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): In re Endo International plc, et al., Case No. 22-22549 - Council was briefed; no action was taken. Direction was provided.
2.5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): City of Grants Pass v. Gloria Johnson, et al., Case No. 20-35752, 20-35881 - Council was briefed; no action was taken. Direction was provided.
2.6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, Case No. MDL 2804 - Council was briefed; no action was taken. Direction was provided.
2.7. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
3. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting recessed to the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting on February 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA and following the regular session, recessed back into Closed Session at 9:08 p.m. to finish the remaining Closed Session matters.