REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 19, 2024
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the March 19, 2024 - Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 3/19/24 Agenda
1.2. Invocation – Chaplain Bud Chauvin
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
1.5. March 19, 2024 Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam
2. CONSENT AGENDA
2.1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2024-PD-003 The Police Department sought approval for an allocation of $316,634 in Prefunding Equipment Liability Reserve - Police (Fund 934) funds for additional Body Camera and Taser equipment and service items as well as additional radio purchases. This purchase will meet the needs of the Police Department as it fills open positions in both the Officer and Community Service Officer positions. This will also create a contingency of backup equipment when one item fails. (Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police)
2.1. Staff Report
2.2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2024-CDD-002 The proposed Supplemental Appropriation increased appropriations for professional services, training, and a capital vehicle purchase for the Community Development Department, Building Division. (Brendan Vieg, Community Development Director)
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2024-PWE-010 The Public Works Engineering Director requested consideration and approval of a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification to the FY 2023-24 Budget to allocate surplus funds from Fund 943 - Public Infrastructure Fund, to four (4) existing capital projects. (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director-Engineering)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 2/20/24
2.4. Draft Minutes
2.5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public addressed the Council on malters not already listed on the agenda and within the jurisdiction’s authority. The Council could not take any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. CONSIDERATION OF DOWNTOWN CHICO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT On March 21,2023, the City Council approved a three-year Professional Services Agreement with the Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) for the Downtown Business District Enhancement Program. Per the Agreement, the DCBA is to provide the Council with progress reports at six, nine, twelve, eighteen, and twenty-four months from the date of execution. (Report - Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
Addressing the Council on this item was Greg Scott from DCBA.
Recommendation : The City Manager recommends the Council accept the annual progress report for information.
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - FIRE VICTIMS TRUST FUND POLICY At its meeting of 2/28/24, the Committee reviewed the proposed Fire Victims Trust Policy, which provides for specific uses of the Fire Victims Trust funds so that specific uses do not conflict or jeopardize other forms of funding. (Report - Councilmember Sean Morgan, Chair of the Finance Committee) Recommendation The Committee recommends City Council adopt the Fire Victims Trust Fund Policy.
5.2. FC Report
5.2. FVT Policy Staff Report
5.3. INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - ALCOHOL AT PRIVATE EVENTS IN CITY PLAZA At its meeting of 2/5/24, the Committee considered amending the Chico Municipal to allow for the sale or provision of alcohol at private events in City Plaza. (Report - Councilmember van Overbeek, Chair of the Internal Affairs Committee) Recommendation The Internal Affairs Committee recommends Council modify the Chico Municipal Code to allow alcohol at private events in City Plaza.
5.3. IAC Report
5.4. INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - MOBILE HOME SPACE RENT STABILIZATION At its meeting of 3/4/24, the Committee held a discussion on mobile home space rent stabilization and any ordinances that could be enacted to assist the community. (Report - Councilmember van Overbeek, Chair of the Internal Affairs Committee) The City Manager provided additional information regarding this matter which was included as an attachment to this report.
Recommendation IAC Recommendation: No action was taken.
5.4. IAC Report
5.4. Mobile Home Rent Stabilization
5.5. CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR COOLIDGE’S REQUEST - COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At its meeting of 2/20/24, the Council voted 6-1 (Morgan dissenting) to agendize a discussion regarding adding Councilmember Reports related to district matters to future agendas, with reports staggered, and being limited to three minutes each. (Report - Mayor Coolidge)
5.5. Mayor Coolidge request
5.6. 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. INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 12/4/23 REPORT REGARDING DOWNTOWN CHICO COMPLETE STREETS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONSIDERATION - Receive and File At its meeting of 12/4/23, the Internal Affairs Committee considered staff's recommendations related to the proposed Downtown Chico Complete Streets Improvement Project. With the information received at the IAC meeting and along with further public input, a revised plan was considered by the Council at its meeting of 3/5/24 resulting in additional changes made by the full body. Based on those actions, no action was needed on the 12/4/23 Internal Affairs Committee Report other than to officially receive and file it.
6.3. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS - Cal Trans? Winslow?
7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 9:10 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 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 Minutes
March 19, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Chico Municipal Center, Conference Room 2
421 Main Street, Chico, CA
3/19/24 Agenda
1. CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
1.1. ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - There were no speakers. Councilmember Tandon recused herself on Item 2.1., related to the SEIU negotiations due to a personal financial conflict. She did not participate in the discussion regarding this unit.
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 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 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.