REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 16, 2024
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the July 16, 2024 - Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA. 7/16/24 Agenda
1.2. Invocation - Reverend Kathy Fernandes, Center for Spiritual Living Chico
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
1.5. July 9, 2024 Closed Session announcement - City Clerk Presson announced on July 9, 2024 that Council met in Closed Session with staff regarding Warren v. the City of Chico. All members were present, with Councilmember Tandon absent. Council was briefed; direction was provided. No formal action was taken.
1.6. July 16, 2024 Closed Session Announcement -
City Attorney John Lam announced that Council met in Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. with staff to discuss the following items. All members were present.
Item 2.1. Labor Negotiations
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Only discussed Chico Fire Management Employees - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.
Item 2.2.
Warren v City of Chico
- Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.
Item 2.3.
Sierra Club
- Not heard.
Item 2.4.
Real Property Negotiations
- Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.
Item 2.5.
Real Property Negotiations
- Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
2.1. APPROVAL OF THE 2024/25 BUTTE INTERAGENCY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE (BINTF) PROPOSED GENERAL BUDGET Approval of the 2024/25 Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF) Proposed General Budget. In 2002, the City Council approved consolidation of the Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF) and Butte Anti-Drug and Gang Special Supervision (BASS) Unit. The Memorandum of Understanding provided that each participating agency shall approve or disapprove the BINTF budget no later than June 30th of each year. (Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police)
2.1. Staff Report
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
2.2. ACCEPTANCE OF COST REPORT FOR THE 2024 WEED ABATEMENT AND LOT CLEARING PROGRAM At its 5/7/24 meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution which required the Community Development Department to abate those properties not in compliance with the requirement to abate weeds as of 6/01/24, and to keep an account of the work done by the City contractor to submit to the City Council for confirmation. This was the cost report for the 2024 Weed Abatement and Lot Clearing program and was submitted for the Council's approval. If approved, the owners of the parcels would be given 30 days to pay for the cost of the abatement. Property owners who do not pay will have a lien placed on their property. (Charlene Durkin, Code Enforcement Supervisor)
2.2. Staff Report
Attachment A
2.3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 6/4/24 & 6/18/24 06/04/24 CC Minutes
06/18/24 CC Minutes
2.4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2024-FD-005 The City Council was asked to consider a Budget Modification Category Transfer that re-allocated unused non-recurring operating funds into Capital Project 50351 (CIP50351), Capital Project 50353 (CIP50353), and Capital Project 50567 (CIP50567) for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Uniforms and Portable Radios for Volunteer Firefighters in anticipation of department need. A total of $101,175 would be transferred from the Fire Department's Non-Recurring Operating Account. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief)
2.4. Staff Report
Attachment A
2.5. SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT - CHICO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION A side letter agreement between the City of Chico and Chico Police Officer's Association (CPOA) modifying the Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026, relative to administration of the Medical Trust plan. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management)
2.5. Staff Report
Attachment
2.6. SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT - SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 1021 A side letter agreement between the City of Chico and Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 (SEIU) modifying the Memorandum of Understanding effective January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024. (Chelsea Phebus, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) Councilmember Tandon was recused on this item due to having a personal conflict of interest on this item.
2.6. Staff Report
Attachment
2.7. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR OCCUPANCY AND EXPANDED USE OF PORTIONS OF THE CHICO DEPOT AS AN ART CENTER The Chico Art Center leases a portion of the Chico Depot. Chico Art Center had requested to amend the lease agreement to expand into additional spaces within the Chico Depot, incorporating the areas commonly referred to as the Amtrak and Greyhound Bus areas, to accommodate a Community Arts Meeting Room, an additional Classroom, and an additional Gallery. (Hope Ithurburn, Management Analyst - City Manager's Office) Councilmember Winslow asked that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.
2.7. Staff Report
Attachment A
Attachment B
2.8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - Item 2.7.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS -
Members of the public addressed the Council at this time on matters not already listed on the agenda and were within the jurisdiction's authority.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. HEARING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION TO CONVEY CITY-OWNED PROPERTY; AUTHORIZATION OF GRANTS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND CALHOME REUSE FUNDS; AND A LOAN OF HOME FUNDS TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO BUILD FIVE SELF-HELP HOMES AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT WISCONSIN AND BOUCHER STREETS (APN: 005-391-014) In April 2007, the Chico Redevelopment Agency purchased property located between 758 and 780 Wisconsin Street with Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Funds for the purpose of affordable housing. The property was recognized by the State Department of Finance as "Housing Assets of the City of Chico". It was proposed that the City convey the property to Habitat for Humanity of Butte County (Habitat), provide a grant of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, a grant of City CalHOME Reuse funds, and a loan of Federal HOME funds to build five self-help homes for low-income home buyers. The home design would be modest and in compliance with Chapman/Mulberry Neighborhood standards. Habitat's home buyers would contribute "sweat equity" toward their homes by participating in the building process. Habitat partners with local organizations and businesses that contribute volunteer labor and materials to build homes. (Report - Marie Demers, Housing Manager)
Recommendation : The Community Development Director recommends that City Council adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BUTTE COUNTY AGREEING TO THE DISPOSITION OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED ON WISCONSIN STREET, APN 005-391-014 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOW-INCOME AFFORDABLE HOMES RESOLUTION OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND GRANT, A HOME FUND LOAN AND A CALHOME REUSE FUND GRANT TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BUTTE COUNTY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW-INCOME AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED ON WISCONSIN STREET, APN: 005-391-014
4.1. Staff Report
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 3.20 AMENDMENT AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY RESOLUTION The design-build method of project delivery had been an option for general law public agencies for many years. Due to its Charter City Status, it was not currently an allowable method for the City of Chico. An amendment to the Chico Municipal Code was required to allow the design-build delivery method. (Report - Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director) Recommendation
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.20 OF THE CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO FORMAL CONTRACT PROCEDURES 2) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO ESTABLISHING A CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY COVERING DESIGN-BUILD PROJECTS
5.1. Staff Report
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment B - Exhibit A
Attachment C
5.2. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT AN URBAN STREAM RESTORATION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION TO DEVELOP A REHABILITATION PLAN FOR SYCAMORE POOL IN LOWER BIDWELL PARK Staff sought authorization to submit a grant to the Department of Water Resources Urban Stream Restoration Program (USRP) grant to develop a comprehensive plan to enhance, repair and rehabilitate Sycamore Pool in the One Mile Recreation Area in Lower Bidwell Park. If awarded, the plan would be developed through an iterative community engagement and co-design process. The grant guidelines required a resolution from the City Council to apply for the grant. (Report - Erik Gustafson, Public Works Director - Operations) Recommendation : The Bidwell Park and Playground Commission (BPPC) recommends City Council adoption of the following:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO AUTHORIZING THE GRANT APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE, AND EXECUTION FOR THE SYCAMORE POOL REHABILITATION PLAN
5.2. Staff Report
Attachment
5.3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICO AND THE CITY OF OROVILLE FOR THE USE OF BUTTE COUNTY RULE 20A WORK CREDIT DONATION The Public Works - Engineering Director recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the interagency agreement with the City of Oroville to use credits donated by Butte County. (Report - Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director-Engineering)
5.3. Staff Report
Attachment A
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
5.4. COUNCILMEMBER VAN OVERBEEK DEVELOPMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE UPDATE At its meeting of 6/18/24, Council appointed Councilmember van Overbeek and Councilmember Winslow to an ad hoc committee with others to discuss development and to authorize the two Councilmembers to come back with a plan outlining the proposed committee at this meeting.
5.4. Councilmember van Overbeek - Ad Hoc Committee
5.5. COUNCILMEMBER VAN OVERBEEK REQUEST - TRAFFIC RESOLUTION AMENDMENTS At its meeting if 6/4/24, the Council voted to hold a discussion regarding amending the Chico Municipal Code to authorize staff to make future decisions on Traffic Resolution Amendments which is currently being handled by the Internal Affairs Committee.
5.5. Councilmember van Overbeek request - Traffic Resolution Amendments
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. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND BUDGET MONITORING REPORTS - Information only
Financial Reports and Budget Monitoring Reports through March 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024
6.2. Staff Report - March
March Budget Reports
6.2. Staff Report - May
May Budget Reports
6.3. POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT
- Information only
The Chico Police Department presented the 2023 annual report outlining how the Police Department achieved the 2023 goal of providing quality customer service to the community.
6.3. Staff Report
Revised Crime Statistics (pgs 14-15)
6.4. 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 - Adjourned at 7:02 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., or 5:30 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
July 16, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER - Mayor Coolidge called the July 16, 2024 Special Closed Session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.1. ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - There were no speakers nor any Council disqualifications. Council then recessed into Conference Room 2 for Closed Session.
2.1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Cal. 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): Sierra Club, et al vs. City of Chico, et al., Case No. 23CV00376
2.4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8.
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party negotiating with: Cobble Creek Apartment Homes Limited Partnership Property: A portion of APN 016-200-095
Address: 2777 Eaton Road, Chico, California 95973
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with Eaton & Floral Roundabout project. Offer amount has been increased during negotiations.
2.5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8.
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: 32 & Bruce Partners LLC
Property: A portion of APN 002-160-076
Address: N/A
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2025 Road Rehabilitation Project – N. Bruce Road B.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Peter John Borg Revocable Trust Property: A portion of APN 002-610-048
Address: 800 Bruce Road, Chico, CA 95928
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2025 Road Rehabilitation Project – N. Bruce Road C.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: California Water Service Company Property: A portion of APN 002-610-049
Address: N/A
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2025 Road Rehabilitation Project – N. Bruce Road D.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Sayegh Brothers, Inc.
Property: A portion of APN 002-610-050
Address: 820 Bruce Road, Chico, CA 95928
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2025 Road Rehabilitation Project - N. Bruce Road E.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Creative Wellness Trust
Property: A portion of APN 018-010-117
Address: 37 Chico Canyon Road
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2025 Road Rehabilitation Project - N. Bruce Road F.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Enloe Medical Center
Property: A portion of APN 018-190-015
Address: 888 Lakeside Village Commons, Chico, CA 95928 Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2025 Road Rehabilitation Project - N. Bruce Road G.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Northern California Youth and Family Programs Property: A portion of APN 018-190-016
Address: 2577 California Park Drive, Chico, CA 95928
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2025 Road Rehabilitation Project - N. Bruce Road H.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Mark Sorensen, City Manager
Party Negotiating with: Windchime Associates LP
Property: A portion of APN 018-190-019
Address: 855 Bruce Road, Chico, CA 95928
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, in association with 2025 Road Rehabilitation Project - N. Bruce Road
2.6. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None
3. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. to the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting on July 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.