ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - September 3, 2024 Minutes
1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the September 3, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, California.
1.2. Invocation - Pastor Bryan Meyers, Grace Community Church
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
Present: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge
Absent:
1.5. September 3, 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 Nelson v. City of Chico - Council was briefed, direction was provided, no final action was taken.
Item 2.2 Rushing v. City of Chico - Council was briefed, direction was provided, no final action was taken.
Item 2.3 Labor Negotiations - This item was not discussed.
Item 2.4 Warren v. Chico - Council was briefed, direction was provided, no final action was taken.
1.6. Presentation - Economic Development Update, Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds 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, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
2.1. RESOLUTION NO. 66-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO LEVYING
ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS IN LIEU OF THE PAYMENT OF SEWER SYSTEM
CONNECTION FEES INCIDENT TO THE CONNECTION OF PREMISES TO THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM 186 E. SHASTA AVENUE - ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 006-380-002 RESOLUTION NO. 67-24 - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO LEVYING
ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS IN LIEU OF THE PAYMENT OF SEWER SYSTEM
CONNECTION FEES INCIDENT TO THE CONNECTION OF PREMISES TO THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM - 194 E. SHASTA AVENUE -ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 006-380-003 The Public Works Director-Engineering recommended the adoption of resolutions authorizing sewer assessments to be collected on the tax roll, in lieu of full and immediate payment of the sewer system connection fees. (Brendan Ottoboni, Public Works Director - Engineering)
2.2. MINUTE ORDER NO. 04-24 - MINUTE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO
FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF ASSIGNED DUTY HANDGUNS TO POLICE OFFICERS WHO
HAVE SEPARATED FROM SERVICE WITH THE CHICO POLICE DEPARTMENT September 3, 2024. City Council Minutes Page| 1
The Council was asked to approve a minute order authorizing police officers who have separated from service with the Chico Police Department, to purchase their assigned duty handguns. These requests are approved dependent on sufficient existing handgun inventory. (Billy Aldridge, Chief of Police)
2.3. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FEMA ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT (AFG) AND CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION NO. 2025-FD-001 The Council was asked to authorize the Fire Chief to accept a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and to consider a supplemental appropriation that, if approved, will create Capital Project 50691 (CIP50691) for the purchase of 12 Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs). If accepted, the Federal grant award is $53,140.90 and requires a 10% match commitment of $5,314.10 from the Fire Department's operating budget for a total project cost of $58,455.00. (Steve Standridge, Fire Chief)
2.4. MINUTE ORDER NO. 05-24 - MINUTE ORDER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO
AUTHORIZING FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE OF THE ROD AND GUN CLUB FACILITY IN UPPER BIDWELL PARK TO THE CHICO ROD AND GUN CLUB, INC.
The Council was asked to approve a minute order authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease of the Rod & Gun Club facility in Upper Bidwell Park to the Chico Rod & Gun Club. At its 5/20/24 meeting, the Bidwell Park & Playground Commission recommended (5-0-2) City Council approval of the lease to the Club. (Erik Gustafson, Director of Public Works - Operations & Maintenance)
2.5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/BUDGET MODIFICATION NO. 2024-ASD-004 and 2025-ASD-001
The Council was asked to approve a Supplemental Appropriation/Budget Modification to the FY 2023-24 Budget and FY 2024-25 Budget. (Barbara Martin, Administrative Services Director)
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 within the jurisdiction's authority.
Addressing the Council was Stephen Hazel.
Due to a disruption by a speaker, the Council recessed for a five-minute break at 6:20 p.m. The Council reconvened, with all Councilmembers present.
Continuing to address the Council were Tessie Walker, Adam Fedeli and Corky Letellier.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. TITLE 18 SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - NOTICING RADIUS CORRECTIONS As part of the comprehensive Subdivision Ordinance Update, lot mergers, lot line adjustments and minor land divisions were mistakenly included in the 300-foot noticing list with parcel maps and tentative subdivision maps. Consistent with the previous subdivision ordinance and current practice, the intent was to keep the noticing radius for lot mergers, lot line adjustments and minor land divisions at 100 feet. The Planning Commission and Community Development Director sought the City Council's approval to correct the noticing radius to 100 feet. (Report Bruce Ambo, Principal Planner)
Mayor Coolidge opened the hearing to the public. No one spoke and the hearing was closed A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to approve:
1) the proposed Title 18 Subdivision Ordinance noticing radius corrections; 2) findings that the Title 18 Subdivision Ordinance amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act September 3, 2024. City Council Minutes Page /2
pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(B)3, and 3) introduction of the following ordinance by reading its title only:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING NOTICING RADIUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 18 SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE (CITY OF CHICO) The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. RESPONSE TO 2023-2024 GRAND JURY REPORT
Pursuant to California Penal Code §933, the City Council is required to provide a written response to the 2023-2024 Final Report of the Butte County Grand jury within 90 days of its release. The Final Report was released on July 18, 2024; therefore, response is due on or before October 16, 2024. (Report - Mark Sorensen, City Manager)
Addressing the Council was Stephen Hazel.
Due to a disruption, the Council recessed for a short break at 6:30 p.m. The Council reconvened, with all Councilmembers present.
Continuing to address the Council was Norma Wilcox, Charles Whithuhn and Robin McCollum.
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan to adopt option four which states recommendations either have already been implemented or will not be implemented because they are unreasonable.
The motion died for a lack of a second
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Morgan to have Vice Mayor Reynolds and Mayor Coolidge meet with the City Manager to consider the report and provide a draft response to be presented to Council at its meeting of September 17, 2024.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Winslow
5.2. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA- None
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. 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.
Councilmember Bennett - Discussion of Proposition 36
A motion was made by Councilmember Bennett and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to agendize a discussion of Proposition 36 with the hope of the discussion leading to a consensus of supporting a letter to the primary organization heading up Proposition 36.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
7. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourned at 7:14 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 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/9/17/24
Nebrand Presson
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CHICO CITY COUNCIL
Closed Session Meeting Agenda
September 3, 2024
5:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER - Mayor Coolidge called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA.
1.1. ROLL CALL
Present: Bennet, Morgan, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge
Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - There were no Council disqualifications. Addressing the Council on Closed session matters was Stephen Hazel. Due to a disruption during this speaker's comments, the Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. in Conference Room 1
2.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): Nelson v. City of Chico, Case No. 22CV00651 - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.
2.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(a): Rushing v. City of Chico, Case No. 23V02395 - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.
2.3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 - This item wasn't heard or discussed.
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
2.4. 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 - Council was briefed; direction was provided; no final action was taken.
2.5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS THAT AROSE AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting or September 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, CA Date Approved: drp/9/17/24
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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