REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2024
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the March 5, 2024 - Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 3/5/24 Agenda
1.2. Invocation - Minister Chet Rutledge, Chico Church of Christ
1.3. Moment of Silence - Tom Dauterman
1.4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.5. Roll Call
1.6. March 05, 2024 Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam
2. CONSENT AGENDA
2.1. ORDINANCE NO. 2597 - 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.) - Final reading and adoption by reading of title only Adopted an ordinance amending the pre-zoning of the Orchard Creek Estates subdivision site (APNs 042-740-020 and 042-070-196) to R1 (Low Density Residential), and of the Masonic Hall (APN 042-070-197) to PQ (Public/Quasi Public Facilities). (Mike Sawley, Principal Planner)
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. RESOLUTION NO. 28-24 - 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 851 POMONA AVENUE (PORTION OF APN 004-510-032) - CHICO GARDENS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP RESOLUTION NO. 29-24 - 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 910 POMONA AVENUE (PORTION OF APN 004-530-066) - OSM INVESTMENTS COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION RESOLUTION NO. 30-24 - 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 914 POMONA AVENUE (PORTION OF APN 004-530-005) - CHARLES W. BELL AND MARYA BELL, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP RESOLUTION NO. 31-24 - 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 915 POMONA AVENUE (PORTION OF APN 004-530-011) - THOMAS E. BUSH AND VALENTINA M. FLYNN, TRUSTEES OF THE BUSH- FLYNN FAMILY TRUST, DATED NOVEMBER 9, 1992 RESOLUTION NO. 32-24 - 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 921 POMONA AVENUE (PORTION OF APN 004-530-010) - OSM INVESTMENTS COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Adopted resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute purchase agreements and any related documents necessary to acquire temporary construction easements in order to construct the Pomona Avenue Bridge Replacement Project. (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director - Engineering)
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. MINUTE ORDER NO. 1-24 - AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO DONATE SURPLUS FIRE EQUIPMENT TO BUTTE-GLENN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO SUPPORT ITS FIREFIGHTER 1 FIRE ACADEMY Approved a minute order declaring a cache of fire equipment as surplus property and authorizing the City Manager to donate the items to Butte-Glenn Community College District. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION NO. 2024-FD-004 The City Council was asked to consider a supplemental appropriation, that if approved will fund Capital Project 50628 (CIP50628) to retrofit/install a Cradle Point modem system to 18 fire apparatus. The requested funding will be drawn from the Fire Department's Prefunding Equipment Liability Reserve Fund 938 as its purpose is to help offset funding for Fire Department apparatus, equipment, or station renovation, replacement, or new construction. The Fire Chief recommended the City Council approve Supplemental Appropriation No. 2024-FD-004 in the amount of $200,000 to fund CIP50628 Cradle Point Retrofit. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief)
2.4. Staff Report
2.5. SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CHICO AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS (IAFF) A side letter agreement between the City of Chico and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) modifying the 2022 IAFF Memorandum of Understanding, effective upon ratification and approval, which provided a one-time exception to pay step progression. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)
2.5. Staff Report
2.6. 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 were within the jurisdiction’s authority. The Council was prohibited any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. HEARING ON W. EAST AVENUE ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 2 (ANX 22-01a) A hearing to consider adopting a resolution initiating annexation of a 20-acre area located on the east side of Nord Avenue, between W. East and Henshaw Avenues (2516, 2608, and 2676 Nord Avenue, 1181 Henshaw Avenue, and 1110 W. East Avenue; APNs 042-740-020, 042-070-196 and 042-070-197). The annexation is initiated to accommodate the Orchard Creek Estates residential subdivision (SUB 22-01), approved on 02/20/2024. 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 annexation and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX PROPERTY NOW LOCATED IN THE UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE COUNTY OF BUTTE TO THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF CHICO: W. EAST AVENUE ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 2 (CITY OF CHICO; ANX 22-01a; VARIOUS APNs)
4.1. Staff Report
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE DOWNTOWN CHICO COMPLETE STREETS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT The Public Works Director-Engineering recommended Council review the report and approve the various design elements presented. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director-Engineering) Recommendation : The Public Works - Engineering Director requests that the Council review and take individual action on the following items to progress with design:
5.1. Staff Report
1. Vaults in the Downtown public right-of-way for private building access
2. Street Trees
3. Bike lane buffer treatments
4. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Streets cross-section features
5. Main Street and Broadway Street cross-section features
5.2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE FLEET PROCUREMENT AND SPECIFICATION ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE AND POLICY (AP&P) The Fleet Procurement and Specification Administrative Procedure and Policy (AP&P) memorializes a process for vehicle and equipment procurement that ensures vehicles are appropriate for their intended use, are the most economical, fuel efficient, and are standardized to guarantee low operating costs during the life cycle of the vehicle. The policy will guide the procurement process requiring interaction between the using department and the Fleet Services Division of the Department of Public Works O&M tasked with maintenance of the vehicle. (Report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director-Operations and Maintenance)
Recommendation : The Public Works Director - Operations and Maintenance recommends the City Council approve the Fleet Procurement and Specification AP&P.
5.2. Staff Report
5.3. 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. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND BUDGET MONITORING REPORTS - Information only
6.2. Staff Report
6.3. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS
7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 8:32 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 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
March 5, 2024
3/5/24 Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
1.1. ROLL CALL - All Members Present except for Councilmember Tandon
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - There were no speakers and no Council disqualifications.
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 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
2.3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: (Gov. Code Section 54957(b).) Title: City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager
2.4. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
3. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. to the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting on March 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.