ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - June 18, 2024 Minutes
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.
1.2. Invocation - Chaplain Peter Hansen
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
Present: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge
Absent: Reynolds
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 - Item not discussed.
Item 2.2. - Warren v City of Chico - Update 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
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to accept the Chico Fiber Utility Status Update.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge NOES: None
ABSENT: Reynolds
2.0 CONSENT AGENDA
Addressing the Council on the Consent Agenda was Karl Ory.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to approve the Consent Agenda, as read.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge NOES: None
ABSENT: Reynolds
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2.1. ORDINANCE NO. 2600 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO PROVING CODE AMENDMENT 24-01 AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPA ODE TO SUPPORT RESIDENTIAL READINESS (CITY OF CHICO) - Final reading and adoptio by reading of title only
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
2.3. 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)
2.4. 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 June 18, 2024 City Council Minutes Page/2
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
2.5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
Addressing the Council were Julie Threet and a citizen calling herself Mrs. Right.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. HEARING ON AN APPEAL OF HHAYS 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) Ex Parte Communications - None needed on this item as it wasn't a land use matter.
Mayor Coolidge opened the hearing to the public. Dan Hayes addressed the Council. The hearing was then closed to further comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to continue this hearing in order for the Internal Affairs Committee to gather more information on how EDU calculations were determined. Once that has been considered, the Council will finalize the hearing on appeal.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Coolidge
NOES: Winslow
ABSENT: Reynolds
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. MOBILE HOME PARK RENT STABILIZATION - COUNCIL PRESENTATION AND DIRECTION experiences and associated costs, specifically information regarding allowable rent increases, appeals process, and vacancy control.
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To facilitate Council's request, staff identified a consultant, RSG, Inc. (RSG), that had 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) Addressing the Council were Frank Prince, Anne DeBoe, Dave Donnan, Alan Stevenson, Celeste Macklin, Kathy Vlach, Al Johnson, Andy Carey, Kathleen McBain, Saulo Londono, Eric Chisler, and Bryce Goldstein.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tandon and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to direct staff to work with the consultant and move forward with drafting the ordinance.
A friendly amendment was requested by Councilmember Winslow to allow the City Attorney to handle the drafting of the ordinance. That amendment was accepted by Councilmember Tandon.
The motion then failed by the following vote:
AYES: Tandon, Winslow
NOES: Bennett, Morgan, van Overbeek, Coolidge
ABSENT: Reynolds
Councilmember Bennet stated for the record that he would encourage the PV Estates community to initiate conversation with the park owners.
The Council recessed at 8:07 p.m. for a 15-minute break. The meeting was reconvened, and all members were present, except for Vice Mayor Reynolds who was absent from this meeting.
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 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 was required at this time. (Report - Brendan Vieg, Community Development Director)
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to approve this by: (1) adopting the following resolution authorizing application to and participation in HCD's Prohousing Designation Program; 2) authorizing 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. 58-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF CITY OF CHICO
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION
PROGRAM
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge NOES: None
ABSENT: Reynolds
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.
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 59-24 - 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
Councilmember Tandon asked for a friendly amendment to take $110,000 from the Fire Victim's Trust to keep the library open one extra day.
That amendment was not accepted.
Councilmember van Overbeek asked for a friendly amendment to allocate another $250,000 to the Revenue Guarantee Fund and to allocate $300,000 for the TSA portable building.
This amendment was not accepted.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to adopt the following resolution, as amended:
RESOLUTION NO. 59-24 - 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, as amended to increase the Airport Revenue Guarantee Fund by $250,000, add $300,000 for the TSA Building, with these funds coming from the Fire Victims Trust.
A second substitute motion was made by Councilmember Tandon and seconded by Mayor Coolidge to approve the City of Chico FY 2024-25 by adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 59-24 - 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, as amended to allocate an additional $250,000 to the Airport Revenue Guarantee Fund, $300,000 for the TSA Building, and $110,000 for the County tc keep the Chico Library open one additional day, with the funds to come from the Fire Victims Trust.
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The second substitute motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Tandon, van Overbeek, Coolidge
NOES: Morgan, Winslow
ABSENT: Reynolds
Due to the second substitute motion carrying, the original motion and first substitute motion were not considered for a final vote.
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).
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Mayor Coolidge to appoint Councilmembers van Overbeek and Winslow to an ad hoc with others to discuss development and to authorize the two Councilmembers to come back with a plan outlining the proposed committee at the July meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Coolidge NOES: None
ABSENT: Reynolds
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.
Date Approved: /drp 7/16/24
Veterand Messin
BeDorah R. Presson, MC, City Clerk
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Closed Session - June 18, 2024
Minutes
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.
Date Approved: /drp 7/16/24
Nebrate thessen
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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