REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 17, 2024
Chico Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 421 Main Street
1.1. Call to Order -
Mayor Coolidge called the September 17, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 421 Main Street, Chico, California. 9/17/24 Agenda
1.2. Invocation –
Chaplain Eileen Brownell
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
2. CONSENT AGENDA -
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine in nature.
2.1. ORDINANCE NO. 2603 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO APPROVING NOTICING RADIUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 18 SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE (CITY OF CHICO) - Final reading and adoption by reading of its title only
2.1. Ordinance - Noticing Radius
2.2. RESOLUTION NO. 68-24 - 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 ALONG BRUCE ROAD (PORTION OF 002-160-076) - 32 & BRUCE PARTNERS LLC RESOLUTION NO. 69-24 - 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 800 BRUCE ROAD (PORTION OF 002-610-048) - PETER JOHN BORG REVOCABLE TRUST The Public Works Director- Engineering recommended the adoption of resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchase agreements and any related documents necessary to acquire real property in order to construct the 2025 Road Rehabilitation Project. (Brendan Ottoboni, Director of Public Works - Engineering)
2.2. Staff Report
2.3. AMENDMENT TO CITY OF CHICO BUDGET APPENDIX B-3
Senior Human Resources Analyst Anmol Pannu recommended an amendment to the City of Chico's 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget, Appendix B-3, modifying the Schedule of Job Title Allocations to Departments. (Anmol Pannu, Senior Human Resources Analyst)
2.3. Staff Report
2.4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 8/20/24 AND 9/3/24
2.4. Draft Minutes 8-20-24
2.4. Draft Minutes 9-3-24
2.5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS -
Members of the public may address the Council at this time on any matter not already listed on the agenda and within the jurisdiction's authority. Comments will be limited to three minutes or as determined by the Mayor based on the number of speakers. The Council cannot take any action at this meeting on requests made under this section of the agenda.
Addressing the Council Stephen Hazel, followed by Steve Perez, Jannika Kremer, Charles Whithuhn and Karma.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE 2023-2024 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR THE FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAMS A condition for receipt of federal funding for the CDBG program and HOME requires that the City of Chico prepare and submit a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) regarding the use of such funds. This report is prepared at the conclusion of each program year and made available for a 15-day public comment period. The City of Chico must hold a public hearing on the report at the conclusion of the public comment period. (Report - MaryJo Alonzo, Housing Program Manager)
The Mayor opened the hearing to the public. Addressing the Council was Stephen Hazel.
Due to a disruption by a speaker, the Council recessed for a short break at 6:32 p.m. The Council reconvened, with all Councilmembers present.
Recommendation : The Community Development Director recommends that City Council: Hold a public hearing, accept public comment and authorize staff to submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
4.1. Staff Report
5. REGULAR AGENDA
5.1. CONSIDERATION OF DOWNTOWN CHICO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION'S EIGHTEEN-MONTH 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)
Audrey Taylor was called to speak, followed by Linda Zorn and Luis Moreno.
Recommendation : The City Manager recommends the Council accept the eighteen-month progress report for information.
5.1. Staff Report
5.2. 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)
Mike Johnson was called to speak, followed by Grace Marvin and Julian Zener.
Councilmember Winslow requested made a motion to agendize a discussion of expanding shelter opportunities for unhoused people who currently live out side sanctioned shelter facilities.
Vice Mayor Reynolds asked City Attorney John Lam to weigh in as to if this motion was allowed under the current discussion item.
City Attorney John Lam noted that new items brought forward should be under Councilmember Requests.
Recommendation : Consider the draft response and approve or approve as amended.
5.2. Staff Report
5.3. RESOLUTION 70-24 -RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO DECLARING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY (APN NO. 003-190-032-000) AS SURPLUS LAND The City of Chico has been working with Chico State and Chico State Enterprises on the redevelopment of 2.44 acres of property in Downtown Chico, referred to as Lost Park. Prior to redevelopment of the site, the City is required to take the necessary steps associated with the Surplus Lands Act (SLA) for the City owned portion of the project. The first step in the process is to declare the City owned property as surplus. The Council was asked to consider a resolution to declare the City owned property as surplus. (Report - Jennifer Macarthy, Deputy City Manager)
Recommendation : The City Manager recommends adoption of the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO, CALIFORNIA DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (APN NO. 003-190-032-000) SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA SURPLUS LAND ACT
5.3. Staff Report
5.4. COUNCILMEMBER TANDON REQUEST - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS At its meeting of 8/20/24, the Council voted to agendize a discussion to refer to the Internal Affairs Committee to explore additional rules and regulations for local massage businesses, to include adoption of local zoning ordinances, business license requirements, and reasonable health and safety requirements.
5.4. Councilmember Tandon Request
5.5. COUNCILMEBER VAN OVERBEEK REQUEST - BLIGHTED BUILDINGS At its meeting of 8/20/24, the Council voted to agendize a discussion to address blighted buildings in the City.
5.5. Councilmember van Overbeek Request
5.6. MAYOR COOLIDGE REQUEST - PROJECT TO HONOR JACKSON POLLOCK At its meeting of 8/20/24, the Council voted to agendize a discussion to refer a project to the Arts Commission to honor artist Jackson Pollock, who resided in Chico.
Katie Posey addressed the Council on this item.
5.6. Mayor Coolidge Request
5.7. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
6. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS -
The following reports and communication items are provided for the Council's information. No action can be taken on items under this section unless the Council agrees 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 is needed in order for staff to agendize.
7. ADJOURNMENT -
The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. to the City Council Closed Session meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 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.