ADJOURNED REGULAR CHICO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - September 17, 2024 Minutes
1.1. Call to Order - Mayor Coolidge called the September 17, 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 Eileen Brownell
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.4. Roll Call
Present: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge
Absent: None
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds 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. 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
2.2. 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 paster no 2015 Road Rana real property in order to construct the 2025 Road Rehabilitation Project. (Brendan Ottoboni, Director of Public Works - Engineering)
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)
2.4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 8/20/24 AND 9/3/24
2.5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public addressed the Council on any matters not already listed on the agenda and within the jurisdiction's authority.
Addressing the Council Stephen Hazel, followed by Steve Perez, Jannika Kremer, Charles Whithuhn and Karma.
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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 required 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 held 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. The hearing was closed to further public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Tandon to authorize staff to submit the CAPER to the U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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)
Addressing the Council was Audrey Taylor, followed by Linda Zorn and Luis Moreno.
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, followed by Grace Marvin and Julian Zener addressed the Council on this item.
Councilmember Winslow made a motion to agendize a discussion of expanding shelter opportunities for unhoused people who currently live outside 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.
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City Attorney John Lam noted that new items brought forward by Council should be done under "Councilmember Requests".
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgan and seconded by Vice Mayor Reynolds to approve the Grand Jury response letter as amended
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: Winslow
The Council recessed at 7:29 for a short break. The meeting was reconvened, and all Councilmembers were present.
5.3. 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) A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Mayor Coolidge to adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 70-24 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
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
5.4. COUNCILMEMBER TANDON REQUEST - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS At its meeting of 8/20/24, the Council voted to agendize a discussion about having the Internal Affairs Committee 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.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Mayor Coolidge to refer a discussion regarding additional regulations for massage parlors to the Internal Affairs Committee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
5.5. COUNCILMEMBER 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.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Mayor Coolidge to refer a discussion to review possible code changes regarding blighted buildings to the Internal Affairs Committee.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
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 when he was a child.
Katie Posey addressed the Council on this item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Bennett to have the Arts Commission consider ways to honor Jackson Pollock and bring it back to the Council for approval.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Bennett, Morgan, Tandon, van Overbeek, Winslow, Reynolds, Coolidge NOES: None
5.7. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
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 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 was needed in order for staff to agendize.
Councilmember Winslow - Discussion Expand Shelter Opportunities A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion regarding expanding shelter opportunities for unhoused people who currently live outside of sanctioned shelter facilities.
Motion died due to lack of a second.
7. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 8:17 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.
Date Approved: /drp/10/01/2024
alland Passen
Deborah R. Presson, MMC, City Clerk
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