REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 18, 2024
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the June 18 2024 - Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, California. 6/18/24 Council Agenda
1.2. Invocation - Chaplain Peter Hansen
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
1.5. June 18, 2024 Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney John Lam Closed Session Announcement - City Attorney Lam announced that Council met in Closed Session to discuss the following items:
Item 2.1 - Labor Negotiations -
This item wasn’t discussed.
Item 2.2. - Council was briefed; direction was provided.
Item 2.3. & 2.4. - Council was briefed; direction was provided.
1.6. Presentation - Race Communications, Gigafy Chico
1.7. Presentation - Chico Fiber Utility Status Update by Josh Marquis - Deputy Director, Information Systems
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Addressing the Council on the Consent Agenda was Karl Ory.
2.1. ORDINANCE NO. 2600 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT 24-01 AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE TO SUPPORT RESIDENTIAL READINESS (CITY OF CHICO) - Final reading and adoption by reading of title only
2.1. Ordinance - Residential Readiness
2.2. ORDINANCE NO. 2601 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING REZONE 24-01 (CHICO NUT COMPANY) - Final reading and adoption by reading of title only
2.2. Ordinance - Chico Nut Company
2.3. RESOLUTION NO. 52-24 - 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 2264 PARK AVENUE (PORTION OF 039-430-189) - EARL FAMILY TRUST RESOLUTION NO. 53-24 - 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 2300 PARK AVENUE (PORTION OF 039-430-009) - DANIEL R. KENNEDY REVOCABLE TRUST RESOLUTION NO. 54-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR DONATIONS AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9 COMMERCE COURT (PORTION OF 039-430-153) - THE GENE AND LAURA DAMSCHEN FAMILY TRUST RESOLUTION NO. 55-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR DONATIONS AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11 COMMERCE COURT (PORTION OF 039-430-191) - 1992 FLOYD EUGENE DAMSCHEN REVOCABLE MANAGEMENT TRUST Adopted resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute acknowledgements for donations, purchase agreements and any related documents necessary to acquire real property and temporary construction easements in order to construct the Commerce Court Gap Closure Project. (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director - Engineering)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION ACTIONS
In accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Chico, the City Council was asked to call for a general municipal election to be held on November 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing four members representing Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 to serve on the City Council. Incumbents include Councilmembers Bennett, Tandon, Morgan and Mayor Coolidge. The term of office for District 1, 3, 5, and 7 positions will commence on December 3, 2024, and end in December 2028. The Council had also indicated its desire to place a sales tax reenactment on the November ballot, which needed to be formally approved by resolution and ordinance. At its meeting on June 4, 2024, the Council directed staff to bring forth a resolution and ordinance for the reauthorization of Measure H. (Deborah R. Presson, City Clerk & Elections Official)
RESOLUTION NO. 56-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING FOUR MEMBERS REPRESENTING DISTRICTS 1, 3, 5 AND 7, TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF THAT ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 57-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING A MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CHICO AN ORDINANCE REAUTHORIZING AN EXISTING ONE PERCENT (1%) GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (SALES TAX) PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY $24,000,000 ANNUALLY FOR LOCAL GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL USE AND ESTABLISHING A SUNSET DATE OF MARCH 31, 2040; REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF BUTTE TO CONSOLIDATE THE ELECTION REGARDING THE ORDINANCE WITH THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL ELECTION AND TO PERMIT THE BUTTE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT SAID ELECTION; PROHIBITING THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM SUBMITTING BALLOT ARGUMENTS REGARDING THE ORDINANCE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHICO AMENDING CHAPTER 3.90 TO THE CHICO CITY MUNICIPAL CODE REAUTHORIZING AN EXISTING ONE PERCENT (1%) GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX FOR LOCAL GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL USE TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION AND ESTABLISHING A SUNSET DATE OF MARCH 31, 2040
2.4. Staff Report
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 cannot take any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. HEARING ON AN APPEAL OF HAYS SEWER BILLING
This was an appeal by Mr. Daniel Hays, of a determination made by the Public Works Director-Engineering regarding Mr. Hays' monthly sewer fees for property located at 1351 Mangrove Avenue. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director - Engineering) Recommendation
RESOLUTION NO. 58-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AFFIRMING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR-ENGINEERING'S DETERMINATION THAT CITY OF CHICO'S SEWER BILL WAS CORRECT AT 1351 MANGROVE AVENUE (APN 003-444-054)
4.1. Staff Report
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. MOBILE HOME PARK RENT STABILIZATION - COUNCIL PRESENTATION AND DIRECTION At its March 19, 2024 meeting, Council considered an agenda item regarding mobile home park rent stabilization. Following public comment and Council discussion, Council directed staff to return with information regarding what other cities have done related to rent stabilization, including their experiences and associated costs, specifically information regarding allowable rent increases, appeals process, and vacancy control. To facilitate Council's request, staff identified a consultant, RSG, Inc. (RSG), that has extensive experience advising and administering rent stabilization programs and policies for communities throughout California. RSG provided a presentation to Council that included background on mobile home rent stabilization ordinances and jurisdictions who have implemented programs; components of a typical rent stabilization program; an overview of administrative requirements and estimate of administrative cost to carry out a program; and, a summary of benefits and drawbacks of a rent stabilization program. (Report - Brendan Vieg, Community Development Director) Recommendation : Staff recommends that Council consider the information provided in the presentation, ask questions, and provide direction.
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. AUTHORIZE A RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR HCD'S PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM At its January 16, 2024 meeting, Council received a brief presentation on the process for applying for the California Department of Housing and Community Development's (HCD) Prohousing Designation Program. Council provided direction to staff to return to Council with a resolution to initiate the HCD application process. Applying for HCD's Prohousing designation was not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required at this time. (Report - Brendan Vieg, Community Development Director) Recommendation : The Community Development Director recommends that the City Council 1) adopt the following resolution authorizing application to and participation in HCD's Prohousing Designation Program; 2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign and submit the application, and execute all necessary documents related to the Prohousing Designation Program; and 3) find that applying for and accepting the Designation is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
RESOLUTION NO. 59-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM
5.2. Staff Report
5.3. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FY2024-25 FINAL BUDGET
The City Manager requested consideration and adoption of a resolution approving the FY2024-25 Final Budget for the City of Chico and the Successor Agency to the Chico Redevelopment Agency. (Report - Mark Sorensen, City
Manager)
Addressing the Council on this item was Austin Barron.
Recommendation : The City Manager recommends adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 60-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ADOPTING THE 2024-25 FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CHICO AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CHICO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
5.3. Staff Report
5.4. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCILMEMBER MORGAN’S REQUEST - AD HOC COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT At its meeting of 5/21/24, Council voted to agendize a discussion regarding the need to form an ad hoc committee made up of councilmembers, city staff, LAFCO, the County, and members of the community (preferably those representing "smart growth" and developers).
5.4. Councilmember Morgan’s 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. FINAL MAP PENDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL: Parcel Map - SB9 Urban Lot Split 24-01 - Information Only
6.3. COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS - None
7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 8:45 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., or 5:30 p.m. followed by the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico.
1. CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
1.1. ROLL CALL - All members were present except for Vice Mayor Reynolds who was absent from the meeting.
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - There were no speakers and no Council disqualifications.
2.1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 - This item was not heard.
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 - Direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
2.3. 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 - Direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
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 - Direction was provided; no formal action was taken.
2.5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
3. ADJOURNMENT - The 5:00 p.m. Closed Session meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.